Stokes and Atkinson cleared of violent conduct after nightclub incident
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 2:59 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
An investigation concluded that Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were blameless for violent conduct during an incident in a London nightclub. Both players breached contractual obligations by violating a team curfew. They have received a written warning but face no further action after a separate inquiry found Atkinson was the victim of unprovoked attacks. Stokes will resume his role as captain for the next Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, starting Thursday.
- •Stokes and Atkinson breached team curfew in London nightclub
- •ECB found them blameless for violent conduct
- •Both received a written warning from ECB
- •Stokes returns as captain for third Test
- •Third Test against New Zealand starts June 22
- 2:59 PMYahoo Sports — Stokes & Atkinson 'blameless for violent conduct'
- 2:59 PMBBC Sport — Stokes & Atkinson 'blameless for violent conduct'
"Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson breached “contractual obligations” but were blameless for “violent conduct” in a London nightclub, according to an investigation.
"Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson breached “contractual obligations” but were blameless for “violent conduct” in a London nightclub, according to an investigation.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 2:59 PMStokes & Atkinson 'blameless for violent conduct'
Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson breached “contractual obligations” but were blameless for “violent conduct” in a London nightclub, according to an investigation.
- BBC SportJun 21, 2026, 2:59 PMStokes & Atkinson 'blameless for violent conduct'
Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson breached “contractual obligations” but were blameless for “violent conduct” in a London nightclub, according to an investigation.
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