England faces scrutiny ahead of third Test against New Zealand
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 8:25 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
England's cricket team prepares for the third Test against New Zealand starting Thursday at Trent Bridge, amid the aftermath of a controversial fortnight. Captain Ben Stokes and bowler Gus Atkinson return to the squad following an incident in a London nightclub. Their situation raises questions about relationships within the team, particularly between Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum. McCullum has expressed concern over Stokes' well-being, while ambiguity over curfews adds to the uncertainty surrounding team expectations. Stokes is set to address the media on Wednesday during training sessions in Nottingham.
- •Third Test starts Thursday at Trent Bridge after controversies.
- •Stokes and Atkinson return to the squad for the match.
- •McCullum's concerns about Stokes' health highlighted.
- •Ambiguity over team curfews affects team dynamics.
- •Stokes to address media on Wednesday, before training.
- 8:25 PMYahoo Sports — The questions facing England after awful fortnight
- 8:20 PMBBC Sport — The questions facing England after awful fortnight
"As English cricket deals with the fallout of an extraordinary two weeks, BBC cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt explores the questions hanging over the entire England set-up.
"As English cricket deals with the fallout of an extraordinary two weeks, BBC cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt explores the questions hanging over the entire England set-up.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 8:25 PMThe questions facing England after awful fortnight
As English cricket deals with the fallout of an extraordinary two weeks, BBC cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt explores the questions hanging over the entire England set-up.
- BBC SportJun 21, 2026, 8:20 PMThe questions facing England after awful fortnight
As English cricket deals with the fallout of an extraordinary two weeks, BBC cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt explores the questions hanging over the entire England set-up.
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