The Test captain reportedly considered quitting England duty after a nightclub incident this week
Jofra Archer and Jordan Cox also called up to squad for second New Zealand Test as Gus Atkinson drops out following nightclub incident
June 10, 2026 3:07 pm
(Updated 3:08 pm)
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Ben Stokes’ England future was thrown in doubt after an incident at a London nightclub this week (Photo: Philip Brown/Getty Images)
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