Nasser Hussain urges ECB to support Ben Stokes after curfew breach
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 6:41 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Former England captain Nasser Hussain commented on the implications of Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson violating a team curfew after the first Test win over New Zealand at Lord's. Hussain stated that he would have shown more support for Stokes if he were in the England and Wales Cricket Board's position. The incident is under scrutiny as the ECB considers its stance on internal team discipline and player management.
- •Hussain discussed Stokes and Atkinson's curfew breach after the first Test.
- •The incident occurred following England's victory against New Zealand at Lord's.
- •Hussain advocates for stronger support from the ECB for Stokes.
- •Implications of the breach might influence team cohesion moving forward.
"Former England captain Nasser Hussain discussed the fallout from Ben Stokes' and Gus Atkinson's breaking of a team curfew following the first Test win over New Zealand at Lord's, saying how he'd have backed Stokes more if he were in the ECB's shoes...
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