Rob Key, England’s managing director of cricket, says he is considering an alcohol ban following Ben Stokes’s nightclub incident that involved a curfew breach. Multiple reports describe Key as breaking his silence on the matter and indicating that the situation is being allowed to run its course rather than pre-empting outcomes. Stokes is dropped from England’s squad for next week’s Test against New Zealand, according to The Independent and other listings. Key also does not rule out further disciplinary measures, including the possibility of removing Stokes from the England captaincy, while also suggesting that no final decision has been reached about whether he will continue in the role. Coverage frames Key’s comments around governance and team standards, including alcohol-related policies, but stops short of confirming that a ban is already in place. Across outlets, the immediate focus is on England’s disciplinary response to the breach and the selection implications for the New Zealand Test, alongside uncertainty over Stokes’s future captaincy.