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.