Stokes and Atkinson return to England squad after nightclub incident
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 3:34 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have been reinstated to the England squad following an investigation by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) into a nightclub incident. The ECB's decision comes after both players received written warnings as part of the disciplinary process. Their return aims to strengthen the team ahead of upcoming matches. This development signals a move towards reinstating experienced players after addressing off-field issues.
- •Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson cleared to return to the squad.
- •ECB launched an investigation into a nightclub incident.
- •Both players received written warnings from the ECB.
- •The decision aims to bolster the team's competitive edge.
- •England is preparing for vital matches ahead.
- 2:49 PMYahoo Sports — England cricketers Stokes, Atkinson cleared by investigation panel over nightclub incident
- 3:34 PMESPNcricinfo — Stokes, Atkinson back in England squad after written warnings; Baker, Rew dropped
"England cricket captain Ben Stokes and teammate Gus Atkinson were cleared Monday by the sport’s independent oversight panel relating to a nightclub incident after the team’s win against New Zealand this month. Stokes and Atkinson already were due to return for the team’s third test match — after being left out of the second against New Zealand — starting Thursday after getting written warnings from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). Stokes and Atkinson broke a midnight curfew after victory in the first test and were in a London nightclub when a team security official was reportedly struck by a rugby player from English club Saracens.
"Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson cleared to return after ECB investigation into nightclub incident
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 2:49 PMEngland cricketers Stokes, Atkinson cleared by investigation panel over nightclub incident
England cricket captain Ben Stokes and teammate Gus Atkinson were cleared Monday by the sport’s independent oversight panel relating to a nightclub incident after the team’s win against New Zealand this month. Stokes and Atkinson already were due to return for the team’s third test match — after being left out of the second against New Zealand — starting Thursday after getting written warnings from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). Stokes and Atkinson broke a midnight curfew after victory in the first test and were in a London nightclub when a team security official was reportedly struck by a rugby player from English club Saracens.
- ESPNcricinfoJun 21, 2026, 3:34 PMStokes, Atkinson back in England squad after written warnings; Baker, Rew dropped
Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson cleared to return after ECB investigation into nightclub incident
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