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Stokesās England captaincy under serious threat after nightclub incident
Published 9 June 2026 Ā· general
Ben Stokesās England captaincy is under threat after he and Gus Atkinson allegedly broke a team curfew and became involved in a nightclub altercation following
Ben Stokesās England captaincy is under threat after he and Gus Atkinson allegedly broke a team curfew and became involved in a nightclub altercation following the win over New Zealand. The ECB is investigating, though sources say the players āwere not the aggressors.ā A security guard was injured, Stokes may miss the next Test, and Harry Brook is expected to captain.
Published: June 9, 2026 ā¢ 7:48 AM IST Ā· Updated: June 9, 2026 ā¢ 8:11 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Ben Stokesās England captaincy is under threat after he and Gus Atkinson allegedly broke a team curfew and became involved in a nightclub altercation following the win over New Zealand.
The ECB is investigating, though sources say the players āwere not the aggressors.ā A security guard was injured, Stokes may miss the next Test, and Harry Brook is expected to captain.
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