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 cricket captain Ben Stokes has apologised to his teammates for a night out that caused disruption to the Test summer, acknowledging his responsibility as captain. Stokes, along with fast bowler Gus Atkinson, received a written conduct warning following the incident, though he was cleared of any involvement in a physical altercation. Speaking for the first time since the event, Stokes confirmed he had apologised to the squad, which suffered a significant loss in his absence at the Kia Oval. He stated he was 'back properly' for the upcoming series decider at Trent Bridge, which begins on Thursday, but refrained from making any long-term commitments about his future. Stokes emphasised that his immediate focus is on the crucial series decider, aiming to lead his team to victory in the 1-1 three-match series. In fullBen Stokes apologised to England team-mates over night out after Lord’s TestThank 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
What Ben Stokes said to his England team-mates after nightclub controversy
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 cricket captain Ben Stokes has apologised to his teammates for a night out that caused disruption to the Test summer, acknowledging his responsibility as captain. Stokes, along with fast bowler Gus Atkinson, received a written conduct warning following the incident, though he was cleared of any involvement in a physical altercation. Speaking for the first time since the event, Stokes confirmed he had apologised to the squad, which suffered a significant loss in his absence at the Kia Oval. He stated he was 'back properly' for the upcoming series decider at Trent Bridge, which begins on Thursday, but refrained from making any long-term commitments about his future. Stokes emphasised that his immediate focus is on the crucial series decider, aiming to lead his team to victory in the 1-1 three-match series. In fullBen Stokes apologised to England team-mates over night out after Lord’s TestThank 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
