Ben Stokes Nearing England Captaincy Return After Curfew Breach Investigation
L'essentiel
- Ben Stokes may return as England captain for the third Test against New Zealand next week, as an investigation into a nightclub incident progresses.
- Stokes and Gus Atkinson broke curfew, and while unavailable for the second Test, a path for their return is reportedly clearing.
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Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson are under investigation for breaking England's midnight curfew during a nightclub incident. They were made unavailable for the second Test pending the outcome.
Ben Stokes could return as England captain as early as next week for the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.
Stokes and pace bowler Gus Atkinson are under investigation for their part in an incident in a London nightclub, when they broke England's midnight curfew.
It is understood the process is progressing to a point where a path for the pair to come back is cleared, although an official announcement may not arrive until the conclusion of the ongoing second Test at The Oval.
While all outcomes remain possible, there is a growing likelihood Stokes is back to lead England in Nottingham, with the match starting on Thursday, 25 June.
Stokes and Atkinson have been made unavailable for the second Test, pending the investigation.
In celebrating England's victory in the first Test, they stayed out beyond the curfew and were present when a member of security staff was struck by a Saracens rugby player.
Although they have been prevented from playing for England at The Oval, they remain available to play domestic cricket.
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Perspective IA — des possibilités, pas des certitudes
Ben Stokes will captain England in the third Test against New Zealand.
Probable
Questions ouvertes
- What specific disciplinary action will be taken?
- Will the investigation conclude before the third Test?
- What was the exact nature of the security staff member's injury?
