Ben Stokes dropped from England team after nightclub incident

England captain Ben Stokes and teammate Gus Atkinson were dropped from the squad for the second Test against New Zealand due to a breach of team protocols involving a nightclub incident. Both players reportedly violated a midnight curfew after England's victory on June 4. Former captains Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain expressed that Stokes' actions do not warrant dismissal but noted he is at a crossroads regarding his future. The incident has sparked discussions about off-field discipline in the England team, especially following earlier concerns during the Ashes tour.