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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, …

Graeme Swann on Ben Stokes after nightclub row

Graeme Swann on Ben Stokes after nightclub row

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3 min readJun 13, 2026 04:27 PM IST Former England spinner Graeme Swann expressed concern about the Ben Stokes incident at a night club after their 1st Test win vs New Zealand last week, saying that he hopes that it was not the end of the road for the England captain. Stokes and pacer Gus Atkinson was dropped from the England squad for the second Test vs the Kiwis with the ECB saying they were not available for selection due to the investigation going on. “I don’t know. I hope it’s not the end because he’s the best captain we’ve had, arguably, since Andrew Strauss. Alastair Cook’s not going to like that. Sorry, Cooky,” “I think he’s (Stokes) a very good man manager and leads by example. He really does lead by example. That’s where he’s let himself down,” he said to PTI. Swann also said that the placement of curfew on players was not the ideal thing to do, adding that ‘the day you’re not allowed to celebrate winning a Test match for your …

Hope Ben Stokes doesn’t retire amid nightclub incident fallout: Hussain | Cricket News

Hope Ben Stokes doesn’t retire amid nightclub incident fallout: Hussain | Cricket News

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3 min readJun 11, 2026 05:54 PM IST Ben Stokes’ career has been hit with yet another off-field incident, with the England Test captain being dropped from the squad for the second Test against New Zealand after the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said that he and Gus Atkinson were being investigated over an incident at a night club after the first match. The ECB said that Joe Root, who was Stokes’ predecessor as England’s Test captain, will be leading the team in the second Test, with the host leading the three-match series 1-0. Former England captain Nasser Hussain has said that amid all this, it should n0t be forgotten just how much Stokes has put his body on the line for the team, stating that he hopes the all-rounder does not call time on his career in these circumstances.  “Ben Stokes has been there for England a lot,” Hussain told the Sky Sports Cricket podcast. “He’s been there as a captain, he’s been there as a player at their finest moments – 50 …

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 …

Meet the 6 feet 5 inches, 125 kg rugby player involved in Ben Stokes night club clash

Meet the 6 feet 5 inches, 125 kg rugby player involved in Ben Stokes night club clash

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2 min readJun 9, 2026 05:15 PM IST The Saracens rugby player who was involved in a late-night incident with England captain Ben Stokes and pacer Gus Atkinson is believed to a 21-year-old Samoan Totoa Auvaa. Auvaa, who is 6ft 5in and weighs 125kg hasn’t played for Saracens’s first team yet, but according to reports emerging from UK, was part of a party. According to The Times, Auvaa, who part of the academy, is understood to have thrown a punch in the early hours of Monday morning intended for Atkinson, but it ended up hitting a member of ECB’s security staff. According to the report, Stokes and Atkinson were in the VIP section of the nightclub, hours after England won the first Test against New Zealand at the Lord’s. Around the same time, Saracens players were celebrating their end of the season at the nightclub. According to the Times, Saracens players and a group of England cricketers were together in the White Horse pub in Fulham and then visited at least two other pubs in …

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 …

Ben Stokes says last three months have been ‘hardest’ of his England captaincy reign | Cricket News

Ben Stokes says last three months have been ‘hardest’ of his England captaincy reign | Cricket News

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3 min readMar 24, 2026 12:31 PM IST On a day that the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) gave extensions to England Test captain Ben Stokes, coach Brendon McCullum and managing director Rob Key, Stokes has said that the past three months have been the “hardest” of his captaincy reign. “Being England captain is the greatest honour a player can be given and I do not take it for granted. It has its highs and it has its lows, it makes you want to smile, it makes you want to cry,” Stokes said in a post on Instagram with a picture of himself, Key and McCullum. “It completely and utterly consumes you and feels like it’s the only thing in your life at times. The last 3 months has without a doubt been the hardest period of my captaincy journey, it’s tested me in so many different ways and I’m sure every other captain has gone through this as well.” The under-fire England captain reaffirmed his commitment to take the England team forward after …

AIADMK MP C.Ve. Shanmugam stokes controversy over derogatory reference to female actor during protest in Villupuram

AIADMK MP C.Ve. Shanmugam stokes controversy over derogatory reference to female actor during protest in Villupuram

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AIADMK Rajya Sabha Member C.Ve. Shanmugam speaks during a protest organised by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Villupuram on March 17, 2026 | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement AIADMK Rajya Sabha Member C.Ve. Shanmugam, on Tuesday (March 17, 2026), stoked a controversy after he made a derogatory reference to a female actor during a protest organised by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Villupuram. Mr. Shanmugam made the comment at the protest while criticising Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s ‘Unga Kanava Sollunga’ scheme. “While the former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam encouraged students to dream, the Chief Minister has gone a step further, asking people to share their dreams,” he said, before making a controversial remark alluding to dreams and a female actor. The remarks triggered sharp backlash from various political parties. Urgent press release #nadigarsangampic.twitter.com/flMw9ARxww — nadigarsangam pr news (@siaaprnews) March 17, 2026 Published – March 17, 2026 05:42 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For …

Outer Banks Star Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini Breakup For 3rd Time, She Unfollows His Instagram

Outer Banks Star Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini Breakup For 3rd Time, She Unfollows His Instagram

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Hollywood couple Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini have called it quits, again! The two stars who have been dating since January 2023. According to US Weekly, the duo decided to part ways once again, just weeks after announcing that they were back together in a New Year’s post. Sources have claimed that the songstress is done with her boyfriend of 3 years, while he still holds on to the hope of getting back together. Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini breakup once more The couple, which first connected as she slid into his DMs, has finally ended things after two previous breakups did not survive. “Kelsea and Chase have broken up again. It happened just the other day,” revealed the outlet. It is believed that the singer is taking this split better than the last two. Meanwhile, the Tell Me Your Secrets star “still isn’t ready to give up” on their relationship. Previously, the American songwriter took to her Instagram account on New Year’s Eve to share a photo of them kissing in the dark and …