Captain Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have been recalled to England's squad for the third Test against New Zealand after a disciplinary hearing concluded. They were suspended for the second Test due to a curfew breach at a London nightclub.
Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson breached contractual obligations by missing curfew but were cleared of violent conduct in a London nightclub incident. Both received written warnings from the ECB and have been named in the squad for the deciding Test.
Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson breached contractual obligations by missing curfew but were cleared of violent conduct in a London nightclub incident. A security staff member was injured by a rugby player during the event.
England cricketers Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson breached contractual obligations by missing curfew but were cleared of violent conduct following a nightclub incident where a security staff member was assaulted by a rugby player.
England captain Ben Stokes will return for the third Test against New Zealand after missing the second match. Head coach Brendon McCullum confirmed Stokes will resume captaincy despite an ongoing disciplinary investigation into a breach of team rules.
England head coach Brendon McCullum has confirmed captain Ben Stokes will return for the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. Stokes and Gus Atkinson were unavailable for the second Test pending an investigation into a nightclub incident. McCullum stated he has spoken to Stokes daily and is excited about his return, especially after seeing him perform well for Durham.
England head coach Brendon McCullum expects captain Ben Stokes and pace bowler Gus Atkinson to be available for the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, following an investigation into a nightclub incident. McCullum stated he has maintained daily communication with Stokes and confirmed Rob Key's visit.
England head coach Brendon McCullum confirmed captain Ben Stokes will return for the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. Stokes and Gus Atkinson were unavailable for the second Test pending an investigation into a nightclub incident. McCullum stated he has spoken to Stokes daily and is excited about his return, especially after seeing him perform well for Durham.
England head coach Brendon McCullum expects captain Ben Stokes and player Gus Atkinson to be available for the third Test against New Zealand, despite an ongoing investigation into a nightclub incident. McCullum stated his communication with Stokes has been consistent and their shared ambition for English cricket remains unchanged.
England coach Brendon McCullum confirmed Ben Stokes is expected to captain the team in the third Test against New Zealand. Stokes and Gus Atkinson were withdrawn from county matches after breaking curfew but Stokes has been playing for Durham, scoring 95 runs. An ECB investigation is ongoing.
Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson are back in England's squad for the third Test vs. New Zealand after the ECB investigated their team curfew breach. Both received written warnings, with Atkinson deemed a victim of unprovoked attacks. Rules will be better documented.
Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were withdrawn from County Championship matches at the ECB's request, fueling speculation they may return for the third Test against New Zealand. Both players missed the second Test after breaching team curfew.
Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have been withdrawn from their County Championship matches, signaling their potential availability for England's third Test against New Zealand. Both players were previously unavailable for the second Test due to an investigation into a London nightclub incident.
Ben Stokes scored 95 for Durham in a county match on the same day England faces defeat in the second Test against New Zealand. Stokes was omitted from the England squad pending an ECB investigation into a nightclub incident.
Pace bowler Josh Tongue acknowledged England's struggles in the second Test against New Zealand, attributing some of the difficulties to the absence of captain Ben Stokes. Stokes and Gus Atkinson are unavailable pending an investigation into a nightclub incident. Stokes has shown form in county cricket, scoring 95 for Durham.
England are on the brink of defeat in the second Test against New Zealand at the Oval, ending day four on 182 for five, trailing by 281 runs. Josh Tongue acknowledged the absence of captain Ben Stokes, who was scoring runs in a county match, while Joe Root continues his stand-in captaincy.
Joe Root's unbeaten 75 has given England a fighting chance against New Zealand in the second Test at The Oval. Set a target of 463, England were 182-5 at stumps on day four, requiring 281 more runs. The match also saw Ben Stokes score 95 for Durham.
Ben Stokes returned to form with a 95-run knock for Durham against Northamptonshire, his first significant score since an investigation into a nightclub incident. He is expected to return to lead England in the third Test.
New Zealand established a dominant position on day three of the second Test against England, reaching 252 for three and leading by 352 runs. Henry Nicholls scored an unbeaten 119 and Rachin Ravindra added 76, grinding down England's attack. England's batting collapsed earlier, setting up a likely series decider.
Durham chief executive Tim Bostock stated that Ben Stokes is "absolutely fine" amid doubts about his "state of mind" following a nightclub incident. Stokes was dropped from England's squad for the second Test against New Zealand after breaking curfew.
Durham CEO Tim Bostock expressed bewilderment over concerns about Ben Stokes' mental state following a nightclub incident. Stokes, who was dropped for England's second Test due to a curfew breach, is reportedly "absolutely fine" and positive, according to Bostock. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.
England captain Ben Stokes may return for the third Test against New Zealand as optimism grows within the team, pending an investigation into a nightclub incident. He's been included in Durham's squad for a County Championship match.
England captain Ben Stokes may return for the third Test vs. New Zealand as optimism grows within the team. He faces an investigation for allegedly breaching team curfew and visiting a nightclub. Stokes has been included in Durham's squad for a County Championship match.
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.
