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McCullum on Ben Stokes, Atkinson after nightclub incident

McCullum on Ben Stokes, Atkinson after nightclub incident

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3 min readUpdated: Jun 15, 2026 11:08 PM IST England head coach Brendon McCullum said he was angry with Ben Stokes after the nightclub incident involving his captain and fast bowler Gus Atkinson that led to their omission from the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval. However, McCullum conveyed he is also concerned about Stokes and Atkinson. “You go from being bewildered, to angry, to gutted. Quickly through talking to Ben and Gus, my emotion turned to worry and concern, for Ben in particular,” McCullum told reporters on Monday. Stokes and Atkinson were dropped from England’s XI for the second Test, with veteran Joe Root being named interim captain. The pair breached the team’s midnight curfew and were reportedly present when an England security staff member was involved in an incident with a Saracens rugby player. McCullum said he is in constant touch with Stokes to ensure his well being, and decisions regarding his captaincy will be taken at a later stage. “Our concern is with Ben. Our concern is handling that situation, …

Ben Stokes, Atkinson Dropped from England Squad After Nightclub Incident

Ben Stokes, Atkinson Dropped from England Squad After Nightclub Incident

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The captain Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have been dropped from the England Squad for the Oval Test after a bizarre incident at a London nightclub. The ECB confirmed that the duo are being investigated for breaching the team’s curfew and reportedly getting involved in a brawl at Londo nightclub after their first Test Win at Lord’s. Meanwhile, Joe Root will lead England in Ben Stokes’ absence for the second test of the New Zealand tour of England 2026. England secured a 115-run victory in the first match and is currently in the 7th position of the WTC 2025-27 Points Table. This will be the first time England’s leading run scorer will captain the side in the Bazball era, and his first match in charge since March 2022. “The England & Wales Cricket Board can confirm that, given the ongoing investigation, Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have not been made available for selection for the Rothesay 2nd Test against New Zealand, which starts at the Kia Oval on Wednesday 17 June,” a statement read. Ben …

Stokes, Atkinson dropped from 2nd ENG vs NZ Test after nightclub incident

Stokes, Atkinson dropped from 2nd ENG vs NZ Test after nightclub incident

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3 min readUpdated: Jun 10, 2026 07:59 PM IST With rumours swirling around Ben Stokes future after an incident at a night club after the 1st Test vs New Zealand, England on Wednesday revealed their squad for the second Test without Stokes with Joe Root named as interim captain. Pacer Gut Atkinson, who was also involved in the aforementioned incident, was also dropped. “The England & Wales Cricket Board can confirm that, given the ongoing investigation, Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have not been made available for selection for the Rothesay 2nd Test against New Zealand, which starts at the Kia Oval on Wednesday 17 June. Yorkshire batter Joe Root will lead the team as Interim Captain. Sussex fast bowler Jofra Archer and Essex batter Jordan Cox have been added to the squad,” England said in a statement. On Monday, England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) had said 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 …

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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. …