McCullum confused by stories of rift as Stokes returns
Summary
England cricket head coach Brendon McCullum said he and captain Ben Stokes remain good friends despite rumours of a disagreement. Stokes returned to lead England in their third Test match against New Zealand after missing the second Test due to a team curfew breach investigation.Key Facts
- Brendon McCullum is England’s head coach and Ben Stokes is the team captain.
- Rumours of a rift between McCullum and Stokes have no confirmed basis.
- Stokes missed the second Test match following an incident related to breaking the team’s midnight curfew.
- Both Stokes and bowler Gus Atkinson were allowed back for the third Test after being cleared.
- McCullum described Stokes as looking “fantastic” and ready to play again.
- Stokes played well for Durham during his absence, scoring 95 runs in a County Championship match.
- England’s cricket team is currently level 1-1 in the Test series against New Zealand.
- England risk losing the home series, having only won two of their last nine Test matches.
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