‘He’s earned the right’: Michael Vaughan’s powerful message amid Ben Stokes captaincy crisis | Cricket News

England’s Ben Stokes (AP Photo) Former England captain Michael Vaughan has backed Ben Stokes to remain England skipper despite the controversy that led to his suspension from the second Test against New Zealand.Stokes was left out of England’s squad for the ongoing Test at The Oval after breaching a team curfew following the opening match … Read more

No Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer returns as England shake up XI for second Test vs New Zealand | Cricket News

England have named their playing XI for the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval, starting on Wednesday, with Jordan Cox and Sonny Baker set to make their Test debuts as part of four changes to the side that won the first Test at Lord’s by 115 runs.The hosts have made several changes after … Read more

‘I worry for him’: Brendon McCullum breaks silence on Ben Stokes nightclub controversy | Cricket News

Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes (Image credit: NEW DELHI: England head coach Brendon McCullum has admitted he is worried about Ben Stokes after the England captain was dropped from the squad and placed under investigation following a nightclub incident that has cast doubt over his Test future.Stokes and teammate Gus Atkinson were left out of … Read more

Ben Stokes dropped, Joe Root returns as Test captain after nightclub row rocks England cricket | Cricket News

England captain Ben Stokes will miss the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval following the nightclub incident, with Joe Root set to lead the side as interim captain.Stokes has been left out of the squad along with fast bowler Gus Atkinson after the pair breached the team’s midnight curfew in the early hours … Read more

‘Slap Ben Stokes with a suspension’: Former England legend on nightclub controversy | Cricket News

England’s Ben Stokes (AP Photo) England’s preparations for the second Test against New Zealand have been overshadowed by a fresh off-field controversy involving captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson. The pair are reported to have broken the team curfew after England’s 115-run victory in the opening Test at Lord’s and later become involved … Read more

Who is Totoa Auvaa? 125kg rugby player who tried to ‘punch’ Atkinson, left England’s security guard needing stitches in Ben Stokes nightclub row | Off the field News

Gus Atkinson, Totoa Auvaa England captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson could face disciplinary action and risk missing the second Test against New Zealand after allegedly breaching team protocols following England’s win at Lord’s.The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed on Monday that the pair were present at a nightclub in the … Read more

Nightclub controversy! Ben Stokes, Gus Atkinson face ECB probe ahead of second New Zealand Test | Cricket News

Ben Stokes (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: England’s preparations for the second Test against New Zealand have been overshadowed by controversy, with captain Ben Stokes and all-rounder Gus Atkinson under investigation for an alleged breach of team protocols.The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed on Tuesday that it is looking into an incident involving the … Read more

‘Weren’t fussed’ claim was tough to take: England’s Ollie Pope on Ashes criticism | Cricket News

England’s Ollie Pope bats on day two of the first Ashes cricket test match between Australia and England in Perth. (AP) England batsman Ollie Pope has responded to criticism following his side’s Ashes defeat in Australia, saying the perception that the team “weren’t fussed” is not accurate, while accepting why that view took hold among … Read more

England Test captain Ben Stokes left bloodied after brutal facial injury | Cricket News

England Test captain Ben Stokes has revealed the extent of a nasty facial injury after being struck flush on the face by a cricket ball during a training session. The all-rounder shared an image on Instagram showing a badly bruised and swollen right eye, a cut on his cheek and lip, and a bandage packed … Read more