Nasser Hussain urges ECB to support Ben Stokes after curfew breach
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 6:52 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 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.
- 6:52 AMYahoo Sports — 'I would have backed my captain': Nasser Hussain sides with Ben Stokes but calls nightclub incident unacceptable
"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...
"Former captain Nasser Hussain says the ECB failed to support Ben Stokes, amid stunning reports that the star considered retirement after being dropped for the 2nd Test.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 6:52 AM'I would have backed my captain': Nasser Hussain sides with Ben Stokes but calls nightclub incident unacceptable
Former captain Nasser Hussain says the ECB failed to support Ben Stokes, amid stunning reports that the star considered retirement after being dropped for the 2nd Test.
- Sky Sports—Hussain: Time for ECB to back Stokes
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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