Vaughan calls Stokes' potential removal as captain a travesty
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 3:13 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Michael Vaughan stated it would be a "travesty" if Ben Stokes is stripped of the England Test captaincy after breaking a midnight curfew. Stokes was excluded from England's squad for the second Test against New Zealand, which began on Wednesday. Former captain Joe Root is stepping in on a game-by-game basis. Vaughan expressed concern over the relationships between Stokes, head coach Brendon McCullum, and director of cricket Rob Key, as ongoing investigations into the incident are underway. It remains uncertain if Stokes will return to captaincy or play again this summer.
- •Ben Stokes was left out of the squad for the second Test against New Zealand.
- •Joe Root assumed captaincy on a game-by-game basis during Stokes' absence.
- •Stokes breached a midnight curfew and was involved in an incident with security.
- •Investigations by the ECB and Cricket Regulator are ongoing.
- •Michael Vaughan emphasized Stokes' value as a leader for the team.
- 3:13 PMYahoo Sports — 'Travesty' if Stokes loses captaincy - Vaughan
- 3:13 PMBBC Sport — 'Travesty' if Stokes doesn't captain England again - Vaughan
"Former skipper Michael Vaughan says Ben Stokes being stripped of the England Test captaincy over him breaking the midnight curfew would be a "travesty"'.
"Former skipper Michael Vaughan says Ben Stokes being stripped of the England Test captaincy over him breaking the midnight curfew would be a "travesty"'.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 3:13 PM'Travesty' if Stokes loses captaincy - Vaughan
Former skipper Michael Vaughan says Ben Stokes being stripped of the England Test captaincy over him breaking the midnight curfew would be a "travesty"'.
- BBC SportJun 17, 2026, 3:13 PM'Travesty' if Stokes doesn't captain England again - Vaughan
Former skipper Michael Vaughan says Ben Stokes being stripped of the England Test captaincy over him breaking the midnight curfew would be a "travesty"'.
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