Michael Vaughan defends Ben Stokes amid nightclub incident investigation
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 12:41 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Michael Vaughan has publicly backed Ben Stokes, asserting that the England Test captain should not be sacked following his involvement in a nightclub incident. Stokes and teammate Gus Atkinson broke a midnight curfew after celebrating a Test victory over New Zealand, during which a security staff member was injured. Both players are under investigation by the ECB and the Cricket Regulator. Vaughan emphasized that while Stokes made a mistake, it does not warrant dismissal as captain. The ECB is expected to announce the squad for the upcoming second Test at The Oval by Thursday, but Stokes and Atkinson remain in contention while the investigations are ongoing.
- •Stokes and Atkinson broke a midnight curfew after a Test win.
- •A security staff member was injured during the nightclub incident.
- •Both players are under ECB and Cricket Regulator investigation.
- •ECB to announce the squad for the second Test by Thursday.
- •Vaughan argues Stokes' actions are not grounds for dismissal.
- 12:41 PMYahoo Sports — Stokes should not be sacked as captain - Vaughan
- 12:37 PMBBC Sport — Stokes should not be sacked as captain - Vaughan
"Ben Stokes’ involvement in an incident in a London nightclub should not cost him his job as England Test captain, according to Michael Vaughan.
"Ben Stokes’ involvement in an incident in a London nightclub should not cost him his job as England Test captain, according to Michael Vaughan.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 12:41 PMStokes should not be sacked as captain - Vaughan
Ben Stokes’ involvement in an incident in a London nightclub should not cost him his job as England Test captain, according to Michael Vaughan.
- BBC SportJun 10, 2026, 12:37 PMStokes should not be sacked as captain - Vaughan
Ben Stokes’ involvement in an incident in a London nightclub should not cost him his job as England Test captain, according to Michael Vaughan.
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