Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEngland captain Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have been left out of the squad for the second Test against New Zealand. Their omission follows a breach of team protocols, including a midnight curfew, and a confrontation after celebrating a victory. Former skipper Joe Root will lead the side on an interim basis for the upcoming match at the Kia Oval. Both players are currently subject to internal investigations by the England and Wales Cricket Board and the independent Cricket Regulator. The ECB has not yet taken formal disciplinary action, with their exclusion from the squad seen as a temporary measure. In fullBen Stokes dropped by England for second Test with Joe Root appointed captainThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Ben Stokes dropped by England as new interim captain is appointed
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEngland captain Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have been left out of the squad for the second Test against New Zealand. Their omission follows a breach of team protocols, including a midnight curfew, and a confrontation after celebrating a victory. Former skipper Joe Root will lead the side on an interim basis for the upcoming match at the Kia Oval. Both players are currently subject to internal investigations by the England and Wales Cricket Board and the independent Cricket Regulator. The ECB has not yet taken formal disciplinary action, with their exclusion from the squad seen as a temporary measure. In fullBen Stokes dropped by England for second Test with Joe Root appointed captainThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
