Brendon McCullum expresses concern for Ben Stokes following nightclub incident
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Brendon McCullum, head coach of England, has voiced his worries over Ben Stokes after the England captain was dropped for the second Test against New Zealand due to a curfew breach at a nightclub. Both Stokes and Gus Atkinson will miss the match at the Oval as the England and Wales Cricket Board investigates the incident. Joe Root will captain the team in their absence. McCullum emphasized his support for Stokes, stating it is not the time to discuss Stokes’ future as captain. England plans to debut players Jordan Cox and Sonny Baker in the upcoming Test match.
- •Ben Stokes is dropped for the second Test against New Zealand.
- •Joe Root steps in as captain for the match at the Oval.
- •Stokes and Atkinson breached curfew at a Chelsea nightclub.
- •McCullum stresses support for Stokes, calls for focus on his well-being.
- •England will debut players Jordan Cox and Sonny Baker.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Brendon McCullum reacts to Ben Stokes incident: ‘I’m worried about him’
"England head coach Brendon McCullum admits he is 'worried' for Ben Stokes, following an incident at a Chelsea nightclub which saw the Test captain break a midnight curfew.
"The England captain will miss the second Test after breaching curfew at a nightclub last week
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 1:00 PMBrendon McCullum reacts to Ben Stokes incident: ‘I’m worried about him’
The England captain will miss the second Test after breaching curfew at a nightclub last week
- Sky Sports—'Bewildered' McCullum 'worried' for Stokes - 'We need to look after him'
England head coach Brendon McCullum admits he is 'worried' for Ben Stokes, following an incident at a Chelsea nightclub which saw the Test captain break a midnight curfew.
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