Ben Stokes will resume his role as England captain for the third Test against New Zealand, following his absence during the second Test due to a disciplinary investigation.
Stokes missed the oval Test against New Zealand
Jun 21, 2026
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What's the storyBen Stokes will return as England's captain for the third Test against New Zealand, head coach Brendon McCullum has confirmed.
The announcement comes after England, led by Joe Root, lost the Oval Test to New Zealand.
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Ben Stokes will return as England captain for the third Test against New Zealand, confirms head coach Brendon McCullum.
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