Root named interim captain as Stokes and Atkinson miss second Test
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 2:16 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
England's squad for the second Test has been altered, with Ben Stokes and Matthew Atkinson omitted. Joe Root will serve as the interim captain following a nightclub incident involving players. Jofra Archer and Jordan Cox have been included in the reshuffled lineup. The second Test is set to take place as England navigates this change in leadership and selections.
- •Ben Stokes and Matthew Atkinson are omitted from the squad.
- •Joe Root steps up as the interim captain.
- •Jofra Archer and Jordan Cox are included in the team.
- •The squad changes follow a recent nightclub incident.
- •The second Test is scheduled to take place soon.
- 2:16 PMESPNcricinfo — Stokes, Atkinson omitted from second Test as Root steps up as interim captain
"England name Jofra Archer and Jordan Cox in rejigged squad after nightclub incident
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