Brendon McCullum affirms that Ben Stokes' nightclub incident has not strained their professional bond as England prepares for the third Test against New Zealand.
There's a mutual respect in how we operate, McCullum on Stokes (Image Source: X/@englandcricket)
Jun 21, 2026
07:35 pm
What's the storyBrendon McCullum, England's head coach, has insisted that the recent nightclub incident involving captain Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson has not affected their professional relationship.
The incident occurred during a team curfew breach and resulted in a week-long exile for Stokes.
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