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 is set to return for the third test against New Zealand, which begins on Thursday, alongside fast bowler Gus Atkinson following th

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…

June 21 : Captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson will return for England’s third test against New Zealand in Nottingham following the conclusion of a disciplinary…

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.

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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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.

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.

Ben Stokes reinstated as England's Test captain. Here's all you need to know. | Cricket

Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson rejoin England for the crucial third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge after missing the previous match due to a nightclub incident.

June 21 : Captain Ben Stokes and speedster Gus Atkinson will return to the side for the third test against New Zealand in Nottingham following conclusion of a disciplinary…

Stokes, who will return for England’s third Test against New Zealand, was found to not have been involved in the altercation

Captain Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have returned to England's squad for the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge following the conclusion of a disciplinary hearing.

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