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Ben Stokes, Gus Atkinson being investigated over nighclub incident after England’s 1st Test win

Ben Stokes, Gus Atkinson being investigated over nighclub incident after England’s 1st Test win

1 min readJun 8, 2026 10:53 PM IST England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Monday that it is investigating captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson over an undisclosed “incident” in a “nightclub in the early hours of Monday morning”. ECB said that it was investigating  “a breach of team protocols” in the hours after England beat New Zealand by 115 runs in the first Test at Lord’s. “The ECB is currently investigating a breach of team protocols following the conclusion of the first Men’s Test against New Zealand. Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were present at a nightclub in the early hours of Monday morning when an incident took place,” said the board in a statement on Monday “We are currently seeking further information, and an announcement regarding the squad for the second Test will be made in due course. The Cricket Regulator has been informed and we will provide a further update when possible.” More to come… Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text …

Gus Atkinson needs to work on his body language

Gus Atkinson needs to work on his body language

Ahead of the Sydney Test of the Ashes series, former England cricketer Stuart Broad said that pacer Gus Atkinson needs to work on his body language. Giving his analysis on the pace attack of England at the Ashes series Down Under, Broad said Atkinson’s body language is not that of a Test-match bowler. “Atkinson has amazing attributes,” Broad told Sky Sports. “He still averages under 25 with the ball, he wobbles the seam, he can swing it, he’s tall, he’s consistent, but his body language is not of a Test-match bowler in the battle. He was work to do on that.” “That doesn’t matter so much when you’re playing teams you should dominate and beat, but not against top teams, so his areas of improvement aren’t attributes or mental ability to cope with pressure, but letting your team know you are leading this group,” said Broad. On Monday, the 27-year-old Atkinson became the third England pace bowler to be ruled out of the Ashes series because of a hamstring injury. Earlier, pacers Mark Wood and …

England’s Gus Atkinson ruled out of final Ashes Test with hamstring injury | Cricket News

England’s Gus Atkinson ruled out of final Ashes Test with hamstring injury | Cricket News

After losing the five-match Ashes Test series already with a 3-0 margin, the visiting England team were dealt a fresh blow to their hopes of bringing some semblance of respectability to the final scoreline of the series. England pace bowler Gus Atkinson has been ruled out of the fifth and final Ashes cricket Test in Sydney with a hamstring injury. Atkinson, thus, will join the likes of Mark Wood (knee) and Jofra Archer (side strain) in the injury box. Atkinson reportedly picked up the niggle during the second morning of the Boxing Day Test, after bowling his fifth over of Australia’s second innings. He was officially ruled-out after scans on Monday confirmed the injury in his left leg. While confirming the injury, the England and Wales Cricket Board noted that England will not call up a replacement for the fifth Test. The previous Test at Melbourne ended in barely two days with the pacers ruling the roost. Match referee Jeff Crowe termed the pitch was “unsatisfactory”. “The MCG pitch was too much in favour of …

Gus Atkinson Ruled Out of Final Ashes Test Due to Injury

Gus Atkinson Ruled Out of Final Ashes Test Due to Injury

The fast bowler Gus Atkinson has been ruled out of the final test of the Ashes 2025-26 after scans confirmed a left hamstring injury. The 27-year-old sustained the injury during the fourth test against Australia in Melbourne, and joins England’s prolonged injury list. Atkinson becomes the third fast bowler to leave the tour due to injury after Mark Wood (knee) and Jofra Archer (Side Strain). During the second day of the fourth test, bowling the final ball of the fifth over of Australia’s second innings. He immediately left the field and was sent for a scan later on Satruday. He did not return to the field was not required to bat, England coped with his loss well, dismissing the hosts of 132 before chasing down 175 run target with four wickets to spare for their first overseas Ashes test win since January 2011. With only one test remaining, England have not yet named a replacement. There is cover in the squad, with Durham seamer Matthew Potts still ye to feature and Surrey’s Matthew Fisher an …

Gus Atkinson Returns to England Playing 11 for MCG Test; Jofra Archer Ruled Out

Gus Atkinson Returns to England Playing 11 for MCG Test; Jofra Archer Ruled Out

The fast bowler Gu Atkinson has returned to England playing 11 for the fourth test of the Ashes 2025/26, which begins on December 26. On the other hand, left-handed batting all-rounder Jacob Bethell comes into the side and is listed at No.3, replacing Ollie Pope. Meanwhile, Jofra Archer has been ruled out of the remainder of the Ashes due to a side strain. Atkinson will be replacing Archer, who has been a standout performer in the series where England is down 3-0 after three games. Jofra Archer has nine wickets and also registered his maiden fifty in the third test in Adelaide. It is a huge disappointment for Jofra Archer, who spent years battling elbow and back injuries, to return to Test cricket. “England has made two changes to the XI that played in the third Test in Adelaide. Fast bowler Jofra Archer has been ruled out for the remainder of the tour with a left side strain, and Surrey batter Ollie Pope misses out. “Warwickshire’s Jacob Bethell comes into the side and will bat …

Rowan Atkinson reveals THIS about Mr Bean while promoting Man vs Baby

Rowan Atkinson reveals THIS about Mr Bean while promoting Man vs Baby

Rowan Atkinson’s new series Man vs Baby has put the spotlight back on the comic legend and a long-buried secret about Mr. Bean. In a recent chat, he revealed an unexpected truth behind how the iconic character got his name. Rowan Atkinson is in the news for his recently launched series, Man vs Baby. For those unfamiliar, the comic series acts as a continuation of the 2022 series, Man vs Bee. Rowan took on the character of Travis Bingley, and this time he faces a different array of challenges. Nonetheless, it was the mute comic series, Mr. Bean, that turned Rowan into an international star. During a recent discussion, Rowan recounted an intriguing story about the well-known show, Mr. Bean. Rowan Atkinson recounts a fascinating story about how the TV sitcom, Mr. Bean, got its name For those who grew up in the ’90s, Mr. Bean represents a treasure trove of joy and fond memories. The television sitcom was developed by actor Rowan Atkinson and British writer Richard Curtis. During a recent chat with …

Gus Atkinson Ruled Out of West Indies ODIs Due to Hamstring Injury

Gus Atkinson Ruled Out of West Indies ODIs Due to Hamstring Injury

The England bowler Gus Atkinson has been ruled out of the three-match ODI series against the West Indies, which is set to commence from May 29. England will not announce a replacement for him for the series. Atkinson picked up a hamstring injury during the one-off test against Zimbabwe in Nottingham last week. He bowled over 19.2 overs in the game and picked up three wickets in the game. Atkinson’s injury has put England at a setback as Jofra Archer has also been ruled out of the series. However, it is anticipated that Gus Atkinson will recover before the five-match test series against Indian on June 20. NEWS: Gus Atkinson has been ruled out of the upcoming Metro Bank ODI’s against the West Indies due to a right hamstring strain. Atkinson sustained the injury in last week’s Test victory over Zimbabwe. Get well soon, Gussy. 🫶 🤎 | #SurreyCricket pic.twitter.com/kghwf5ieW8 — Surrey Cricket (@surreycricket) May 27, 2025 Atkinson who made his debut last July, has picked 55 wickets at 22.30 in his first 12 games. …

Brydon Carse Replaces Gus Atkinson in England’s Playing 11 for 2nd T20I

Brydon Carse Replaces Gus Atkinson in England’s Playing 11 for 2nd T20I

Pacer Brydon Carse will replace Gus Atkinson in England’s playing 11 for the second T20I of England’s tour of India 2025. The ECB has announced that Jamie Smith has been added to the 12-player squad for the match. The 27-year-old scored just 2 runs off 13 balls and conceded 38 runs in his 2 overs. This has prompted visitors to go for a change in the lineup as they aim to make a comeback in the series on Saturday. Carse has played four games for England and has picked up just 6 wickets in his T20I career and is yet to play a match in India. 🚨 Team news for tomorrow’s second T20I v India 🔁 Brydon Carse comes in for Gus Atkinson 🆕 Jamie Smith has also been added to the 12 player squad pic.twitter.com/Fr4Hju00qs — England Cricket (@englandcricket) January 24, 2025 Bethell scored 7 runs off 14 balls in Kolkata, missed the pre-match training session on Friday due to illness. With Jacob Bethell’s participation in the match remains uncertain, England has decided to …

Gus Atkinson Returns to England’s Playing 11 for Kolkata T20I

Gus Atkinson Returns to England’s Playing 11 for Kolkata T20I

Right-arm pacer Gus Atkinson has made his comeback after 13 months as England playing Xl for the opener match of the T20I series against India at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Meanwhile Jofra Archer, Jamie Overton and Mark Wood as his partners in the fast-bowling department. On the other hand, Adil Rashid is the only specialist spin-bowling option along with the other options of Liam Livingstone and Jacob Bethell. The England team reached India and started their training session. Livingstone was the first to come to India as he flew in straight from South Africa following his stint with pretoria captials in the SA20 2025. The rest of the English squad arrived later in the evening on Saturday after completing training in Duabi. Firepower with bat and ball 💥 Brendon McCullum has named the first white-ball team of his reign for tomorrow’s opening IT20 v India 💪 pic.twitter.com/DSFdaWVPrB — England Cricket (@englandcricket) January 21, 2025 England’s batting lineup features newly appointed vice captain Harry Brook and Ben Duckett will be crucial to their success. Phil …

Nitish Kumar Reddy, Jacob Bethell and more: How 2024 has made revelations of young guns in cricket | Cricket News

Nitish Kumar Reddy, Jacob Bethell and more: How 2024 has made revelations of young guns in cricket | Cricket News

There have been a lot of young talents unearthed this year, as new players come in and adapt to the ever-changing game of cricket. The drastic change in the way the players have approached the game has suited well to the youngsters who have set out to make their mark in the sport. A lot of players have resurfaced or come in as debutants, but this was the year of a select few of those players, who with their performances so far have cemented their spot in their respective teams. Tilak Varma ended his year by adding 306 runs to his T20I career, scoring two centuries at the international stage in South Africa, wreaking havoc with his teammate Sanju Samson. Tilak Varma showed himself to be a force to reckon with in the IPL last year and earned his call-up to don the blue, but an injury put his career on hiatus as he missed out on the Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka tours. However, he later made a comeback to the side when the Men …