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McCullum on Stokes After Nightclub Incident: “I Worry for Him”
- On Monday, England dropped captain Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson from the second Test squad against New Zealand at The Oval. Stand-in captain Joe Root will lead the team during the match beginning Wednesday.
- Following England's victory in the first Test at Lord's, the players were under investigation for breaching team protocols after a night out at a Chelsea nightclub involving an alleged altercation with a rugby player from Saracens.
- England coach Brendon McCullum expressed 'worry and concern' regarding the incident, admitting his initial reaction was 'bewilderment and anger' while emphasizing the need to support players who failed to uphold team standards.
- With Stokes and Atkinson unavailable, England confirmed debuts for Jordan Cox and Sonny Baker for the second Test. Jofra Archer and Matt Fisher also join the squad, replacing the injured Ollie Robinson.
- The England and Wales Cricket Board and the Cricket Regulator continue investigating the curfew breach, leaving Stokes' long-term captaincy future unclear. This latest incident adds scrutiny to team culture following reports of a previously imposed midnight curfew.
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England captain Ben Stokes and bowler Gus Atkinson will not take part in the Test against New Zealand at The Oval, starting on 17 June, after breaking curfew rules in a Chelsea nightclub following their victory at Lord’s, England Cricket announced last week. Sonny Baker and Jordan Cox will make their debuts as their replacements.At a press conference at The Oval, managing director of England men’s cricket Rob Key “answered the myriad questions o…
·Washington, United States
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‘Bewildered, angry, gutted, then worried’: McCullum on Ben Stokes, Atkinson after nightclub incident
Stokes and Atkinson breached the team's midnight curfew and were reportedly present when an England security staff member was involved in an incident with a Saracens rugby player.
·India
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