The coach described the events of the last fortnight as a 'slight blip' in the pair's relationship with the captain now restored to the side

June 21 : England expect Ben Stokes to return to captain the side in the third test against New Zealand, head coach Brendon McCullum said on Sunday, after the all-rounder withdrew…

Stokes missed the second Test defeat pending the results of an disciplinary investigation.

Ben Stokes will return as England captain for the third Test against New Zealand, confirms head coach Brendon McCullum.

Ben Stokes will return as England captain for next week's third and deciding Test against New Zealand in Nottingham, England head coach Brendon McCullum announced Sunday.

The exiled national skipper bowled 25 overs and scored an encouraging 95 for his county, and is set to return to the England fold this week

Stokes missed the second Test defeat pending the results of an disciplinary investigation

Hosts crash to 253-run defeat to New Zealand in second Test

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Brendon McCullum affirms that Ben Stokes' nightclub incident has not strained their professional bond as England prepares for the third Test against New Zealand.

Brendon McCullum has confirmed Ben Stokes will return as England captain for the third Test in Nottingham after being dropped for a team curfew breach.

Stokes returns as England's captain at Trent Bridge, but he takes charge of a team back at square one after a heavy loss in the second Test

Ben Stokes defended himself against accusations of impropriety as England captain by telling investigators he did not know the midnight curfew applied at the end of a home game.

McCullum claimed the pair were on the same page and remain close friends

The coach described the events of the last fortnight as a 'slight blip' in the pair's relationship with the captain now restored to the side

Brendon McCullum denies a rift with Ben Stokes, emphasising their strong bond ahead of the crucial third Test against New Zealand. | Cricket

June 24 : England coach Brendon McCullum has dismissed speculation of a rift with test captain Ben Stokes, saying he was amused by suggestions their relationship had soured.Stokes…

England head coach Brendon McCullum has refuted claims of discord with captain Ben Stokes, affirming their close friendship ahead of the crucial third Test against New Zealand.

RICHARD GIBSON: Ben Stokes apologised to his players for making last week about him not them after returning to captain England in the third Test against New Zealand.

The England captain said he was focusing on this week’s third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge

LONDON, June 24 : England's returning captain Ben Stokes said his focus is solely on winning the series-deciding test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge after a tumultuous…