Durham chief defends Stokes amid curfew incident in London
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 3:27 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Durham chief executive Tim Bostock expressed confusion over concerns regarding England Test captain Ben Stokes' state of mind following a nightclub incident. Stokes missed selection for the second Test against New Zealand after breaching a curfew. Despite worries from England coach Brendon McCullum, Bostock assured that Stokes is in good spirits and performing well in his match against Northamptonshire. A potential return to captaincy for Stokes in the upcoming third Test appears likely as he continues to train with Durham. The investigation related to the nightclub incident is still ongoing, with no updates anticipated soon.
- •Tim Bostock expresses bemusement over doubts about Stokes' mindset.
- •Stokes is playing for Durham while an investigation is ongoing.
- •England coach Brendan McCullum has not backed Stokes for captaincy.
- •Stokes could return as captain for the third Test next week.
- •After breaking curfew, fears of Stokes' retirement were allayed.
- 3:27 PMYahoo Sports — Durham chief 'bemused' by doubts around Stokes
- 3:18 PMBBC Sport — Durham chief 'bemused' by doubts around Stokes
"Durham chief executive Tim Bostock says he is "bemused" about doubts around England Test captain Ben Stokes' "state of mind" following an incident in a London nightclub.
"Durham chief executive Tim Bostock says he is "bemused" about doubts around England Test captain Ben Stokes' "state of mind" following an incident in a London nightclub.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 3:27 PMDurham chief 'bemused' by doubts around Stokes
Durham chief executive Tim Bostock says he is "bemused" about doubts around England Test captain Ben Stokes' "state of mind" following an incident in a London nightclub.
- BBC SportJun 19, 2026, 3:18 PMDurham chief 'bemused' by doubts around Stokes
Durham chief executive Tim Bostock says he is "bemused" about doubts around England Test captain Ben Stokes' "state of mind" following an incident in a London nightclub.
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