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Ben Stokes considers retirement after nightclub incident in England

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Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Ben Stokes considers retirement after nightclub incident in England

Summary

Ben Stokes, England's Test captain, may step down from his role and possibly retire from cricket following a nightclub incident with teammate Gus Atkinson. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is investigating the situation after Stokes and Atkinson celebrated England's 115-run victory over New Zealand at Lord's late Monday. Reports suggest that Stokes could choose to resign rather than face disciplinary action, amid concerns about his relationship with head coach Brendon McCullum. The ECB is awaiting further information before naming the squad for the second Test against New Zealand, set to begin on June 17. Both Stokes and Atkinson are unlikely to feature in the remainder of the series.

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By the Numbers

•Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson involved in nightclub incident Monday morning.
•ECB investigating the incident after England's win over New Zealand.
•Reports suggest Stokes may retire instead of facing possible disciplinary action.
•Stokes previously took a break from cricket in 2021 for mental health reasons.
•Second Test against New Zealand begins on June 17 at The Oval.

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8:07 PMYahoo Sports — Ben Stokes likely to 'retire' from Test cricket amid nightclub controversy

What they're saying

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“I fear from everything I hear that Stokes is going to act first. And, regretfully, I hear that he is going to step down and possibly even retire."
— Yahoo Sports

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