McCullum worried for Stokes, no captaincy backing
Summary
England cricket captain Ben Stokes and bowler Gus Atkinson will miss the second Test against New Zealand due to an ongoing investigation into a nightclub incident. Head coach Brendon McCullum expressed concern for Stokes’ well-being but did not comment on his future as captain.Key Facts
- Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson broke the team’s midnight curfew after the first Test and were involved in an incident at a London nightclub.
- Both players are unavailable for the upcoming Test match at The Oval while the investigation continues.
- Joe Root will act as captain in Stokes’ absence for the second Test.
- England made four changes to the team, including bringing in Jofra Archer and two uncapped players.
- Head coach Brendon McCullum said his main focus is supporting Stokes and his mental health.
- Stokes has returned to training and might play in a County Championship match soon.
- Director of cricket Rob Key said Stokes could play for England again but did not confirm if he will remain captain.
- Stokes has faced past challenges, including a legal case in 2017 and taking a break in 2021 for mental health reasons.
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