Stokes out of England squad, Root named captain
Summary
Ben Stokes will miss England's second Test cricket match against New Zealand due to breaking a team curfew and being involved in an incident outside a London nightclub. Joe Root has been named interim captain for the match while the England and Wales Cricket Board continues its investigation.Key Facts
- Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson broke the team's midnight curfew and were involved in an incident where a security staff member was hit.
- Both Stokes and Atkinson have been omitted from the squad for the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval.
- Joe Root, England's former captain and leading run-scorer, has returned as interim captain.
- Harry Brook, vice-captain, was not chosen to lead despite his position.
- Jofra Archer and Jordan Cox have been added to the squad for the second Test.
- The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is investigating the incident and has not ruled on whether Stokes will continue as captain.
- Stokes’ absence is a challenge for England as he plays a key all-rounder role in the team.
- The incident adds to previous off-field controversies during a recent difficult period for English cricket.
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