England captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson are being investigated by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) following an early-morning nightclub incident after England’s first Test win over New Zealand. Multiple reports say the ECB inquiry is linked to a breach of team protocols, specifically that the pair were out after a recently imposed midnight curfew. The curfew is described as an England management measure, with an announcement to be made at a later date regarding a second Test squad. The ECB has issued a statement indicating an incident took place in which Stokes and Atkinson were present in a nightclub, and that the board is assessing the circumstances. Several outlets also report that Stokes’s future as England captain—or his place in upcoming Test squad plans—is now under scrutiny, depending on the outcome of the investigation. While some reporting connects the wider incident to individuals associated with Saracens, the common, confirmed point across outlets is that the ECB is investigating a protocol breach involving Stokes and Atkinson, following a curfew infringement.
ECB investigates Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson after nightclub curfew breach
England captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson are being investigated by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) following an early-morning nightclub incident after England’s first Test win...
- The ECB is investigating a nightclub incident involving England captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson.
- Reports say the investigation relates to a breach of team protocols after the pair ignored a midnight curfew.
- The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday morning, after England’s first Test win over New Zealand.
- England management had imposed the curfew, with further squad-related announcements expected later.
- Several outlets report potential consequences for Stokes’s captaincy and/or Test squad selection, pending the investigation’s findings.
England rugby international and Saracens player Jamie George provides important context to the nightclub controversy involving English cricketers Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson.
3 months agoBen Stokes and Gus Atkinson were both investigated by the independent Cricket Regulator.
3 months agoEngland cricket captain Ben Stokes and teammate Gus Atkinson were cleared Monday by the sport’s independent oversight panel relating to a nightclub incident after the team’s win against…
3 months agoThe Cricket Regulator has cleared England captain Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson of any regulatory breaches, paving the way for their return against New Zealand.
3 months agoEngland stars Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have been cleared of any wrongdoing following a nightclub incident after their win against New Zealand. While they received warnings and missed the second Test for breaching curfew, the Cricket Regulator found insufficient evidence for disciplinary action. Both players are expected to return for the series decider, shifting focus back to the 1-1 tied cricket series.
3 months agoThe duo were recalled for Thursday’s Rothesay Series decider against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.
3 months agoThe independent Cricket Regulator has taken no action against Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson over the nightclub incident which led to them missing last week’s Test against New Zealand, finding "insufficient evidence" against the pair.
3 months agoThe independent Cricket Regulator has taken no action against Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson over the nightclub incident which led to them missing last week’s Test against New Zealand, finding “insufficient evidence” against the pair.
3 months agoBen Stokes and Gus Atkinson cleared to return after ECB investigation into nightclub incident
3 months agoThe ECB investigation found Stokes and Gus Atkinson 'breached specific contractual obligations' by breaking a curfew after the win at Lord's
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3 months agoLORD Botham has criticised dropped England captain Ben Stokes for breaking a team curfew and says he does not see “how you justify what happened”. All-rounder Stokes and pace bowler Gus Atkinson were made unavailable for the ongoing second Test against New Zealand pending an investigation into an incident in a London nightclub. Stokes, 35, […]
3 months agoBen Stokes was dropped for England's second Test against New Zealand alongside Gus Atkinson after the pair broke the team's curfew and were involved in an incident at a nightclub
3 months agoStokes came under scrutiny after footage emerged from post-Test celebrations at a nightclub following England's win over New Zealand at Lord's. Stokes and teammate Gus Atkinson were involved in an incident that also included Saracens academy rugby player Totoa Auvaa.
3 months agoEngland cricket captain Ben Stokes, and player Gus Atkinson, have been given a written warnings over their visit to a London nightclub.
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4 months agoStokes weighing up future following late-night incidentAtkinson also left out with Root to captain team Joe Root will captain England in next week’s second Test against New Zealand after Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were left out of the squad for breaking the team curfew as they celebrated victory in the first game of the series on Sunday night.Stokes, the team’s full-time captain, is being given some time to consider his future after he contributed to the resurfacing of the debate about what is widely perceived as an unprofessional culture within the group. He is reported to have spent Wednesday in meetings with his agent and advisers. Atkinson will also miss the game, which is being played at the Oval, the Surrey seamer’s home ground. Continue reading...
4 months agoStokes and Atkinson are under investigation after an incident in a nightclub
4 months agoBen Stokes Gus Atkinson dropped from England Test squad after nightclub incident
4 months agoEngland cricket captain Ben Stokes and bowler Gus Atkinson face scrutiny after a reported team curfew breach and altercation. The incident has delayed squad announcements and intensified focus on Stokes' leadership. Former captain Geoffrey Boycott calls for a suspension, not a fine, emphasizing discipline. An investigation is ongoing, with the outcome pending.
4 months agoEngland cricket captain Ben Stokes and teammate Gus Atkinson were involved in a nightclub altercation in Chelsea after drinking with England rugby players, including Maro Itoje. A dispute over VIP tables allegedly sparked the incident. The ECB is investigating a breach of team protocols, and both players could miss England’s next Test while the inquiry continues.
4 months agoEngland Test captain Ben Stokes is considering his future after he and Gus Atkinson breached the England team’s new midnight curfew and were at a nightclub when an altercation took place with a Saracens rugby player.
4 months agoStokes and team-mate Gus Atkinson breached team protocols by ignoring a recently-imposed midnight curfew.
4 months agoLAWRENCE BOOTH: Ben Stokes is understood to be considering his future as an England cricketer after he and fast bowler Gus Atkinson broke the team's midnight curfew on Monday morning.
4 months agoThe ECB, the Cricket Regulator and Saracens are investigating events which took place at a London nightclub
4 months agoBen Stokes and Gus Atkinson are facing an ECB investigation after a nightclub incident in the early hours of Monday morning.
4 months agoThe ECB will probe into Monday's early-morning nightclub incident featuring Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson.
4 months agoBen Stokes and Gus Atkinson are under ECB investigation after breaching a midnight curfew and becoming involved in a nightclub altercation in Chelsea. Reports claim a Saracens academy rugby player threw a punch at Atkinson but hit an ECB security guard, who needed stitches. ECB sources insist the cricketers “were not the aggressors.” Stokes’s captaincy is now under scrutiny.
4 months agoBen Stokes’s England captaincy is under threat after he and Gus Atkinson allegedly broke a team curfew and became involved in a nightclub altercation following the win over New Zealand. The ECB is investigating, though sources say the players “were not the aggressors.” A security guard was injured, Stokes may miss the next Test, and Harry Brook is expected to captain.
4 months agoBen Stokes' Test captaincy is on the line as a fresh scandal rocks English cricket.
4 months agoAtkinson and Saracens rugby players also involved in aftermath of Lord's Test victory
4 months agoEngland's Test captain Ben Stokes and teammate Gus Atkinson are being investigated over a "nightclub incident".
4 months agoEngland's Test captain Ben Stokes and teammate Gus Atkinson are being investigated over a "nightclub incident".
4 months agoEngland's Test captain Ben Stokes and teammate Gus Atkinson are being investigated over a "nightclub incident".
4 months agoReports have linked the incident to a player or players from Saracens. An ECB investigation is under way
4 months agoStokes, 35 last week, was named in a statement released at 6pm on Monday by the ECB as being alongside team-mate Gus Atkinson after the midnight curfew was broken.
4 months agoReports have linked the incident to a player or players from Saracens. An ECB investigation is under way
4 months agoThe England and Wales Cricket Board are looking into a nightclub incident involving captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson.
4 months agoThe England and Wales Cricket Board are looking into a nightclub incident involving captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson.
4 months agoThe England and Wales Cricket Board are looking into a nightclub incident involving captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson.
4 months agoBen Stokes and teammate Gus Atkinson are being investigated by the England and Wales Cricket Board following an early morning nightclub incident.
4 months agoStokes and Gus Atkinson are being investigated by the ECB for a “breach of team protocols” following the first Test win over New Zealand.
4 months agoThe ECB are investigating a ‘breach of team protocols’ in the early hours of Monday morning with England captain Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson involved
4 months agoCaptain and opening bowler Gus Atkinson are being investigated for a breach of team protocols in the early hours of Monday morning following victory over New Zealand
4 months agoCaptaincy at stake with ECB investigating a ‘breach of team protocols’ in early hours of Monday morning.
4 months agoStokes, 35 last week, was named in a statement released at 6pm on Monday by the ECB as being alongside team-mate Gus Atkinson after the midnight curfew was broken.
4 months agoThe England and Wales Cricket Board investigates an incident in a nightclub involving captain Ben Stokes and pace bowler Gus Atkinson following the first Test against New Zealand.
4 months agoThe pair are under investigation after a breach of team protocols
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4 months agoThe England management imposed a midnight curfew on players and staff with an announcement to be made 'in due course' on second Test squad
4 months agoGoverning body looking into ‘a breach of team protocols’Incident in early hours of morning after Lord’s TestBen Stokes and Gus Atkinson are being investigated by the England and Wales Cricket Board for a “breach of team protocols” following the first Test win over New Zealand.The ECB confirmed in a statement Stokes and Atkinson “were in a nightclub in the early hours of Monday morning when an incident took place”.More to follow … Continue reading...
4 months agoThe England and Wales Cricket Board have released a statement after captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson were in a nightclub "when an incident took place"
4 months agoECB hinted that both Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson could miss the Oval Test against New Zealand
4 months agoEngland's preparations for the second Test against New Zealand are marred by controversy as captain Ben Stokes and all-rounder Gus Atkinson face an investigation for an alleged breach of team protocols. The ECB confirmed an incident occurred at a nightclub early Monday morning, with further details pending the investigation's completion.
4 months agoThe ECB is investigating a "breach of team protocols" involving England men's Test captain Ben Stokes and bowler Gus Atkinson.
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