England leave Ben Stokes out of the squad for the second Test against New Zealand after a reported breach of team protocols following the side’s first-Test win. Multiple outlets say Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson are dropped due to a nightclub incident that includes breaking the team’s midnight curfew in the early hours of Monday. An investigation by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) into the incident is reported to be continuing. With Stokes unavailable, Joe Root returns to the role of Test captain for the second match. Jofra Archer and Jordan Cox are named as additions/call-ups to the squad, with Archer included in some accounts as part of the selections replacing those who were excluded. Several reports describe the disciplinary decision as an interim measure while inquiries proceed, and note that both Stokes and Atkinson are omitted from the playing group for the Oval Test.
England omit Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson for second NZ Test; Joe Root returns as captain
England leave Ben Stokes out of the squad for the second Test against New Zealand after a reported breach of team protocols following the side’s first-Test win. Multiple outlets say Stokes and fast bo...
- Ben Stokes is dropped/omitted from England’s squad for the second Test against New Zealand.
- Gus Atkinson is also left out after a breach of team protocols following a nightclub incident.
- Reports say the incident involves breaking the team’s midnight curfew in the early hours of Monday.
- Joe Root returns/named as England’s interim Test captain for the second match.
- Jofra Archer and Jordan Cox are called up to the squad for the second Test.
Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have been dropped by England for their second test against New Zealand while investigations continue into an incident at a nightclub.
9 hours agoBen Stokes and Gus Atkinson have been dropped by England for their second test against New Zealand while investigations continue into an incident at a nightclub.
9 hours agoBen Stokes and Gus Atkinson have been dropped by England for their second test against New Zealand while investigations continue into an incident at a nightclub.
9 hours agoThe decision to leave both the English captain and bowler Gus Atkinson off the side comes after a reported nightclub incident following the side's win in the first test.
13 hours agoPair excluded while investigation continues into 'breach of protocols', with Jofra Archer and Jordan Cox selected in squad for second Test
15 hours agoRICHARD GIBSON: Ben Stokes has been omitted from England's second Test squad against New Zealand with Joe Root taking over as interim captain.
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