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

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The ECB investigation found Stokes and Gus Atkinson 'breached specific contractual obligations' by breaking a curfew after the win at Lord's

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Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were recalled to England's squad for the third and final Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge | Cricket

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Returning captain Ben Stokes insisted he had been "man enough" to apologise to his England team-mates after missing the last Test for breaching a curfew.

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

Ben Stokes apologised to his England team-mates ahead of his return as captain for the third Test, following a curfew breach investigation after the first Test victory.

England captain Ben Stokes says he was " man enough" to look his team-mates in the eye and apologise for the nightclub curfew breach that forced him to miss the second Test defeat…

Ben Stokes has apologised to his teammates after missing the second Test due to a nightclub incident. | Cricket

Ben Stokes said he was “back properly as the captain of this team” after being dropped for a nightclub incident which also involved teammate Gus Atkinson.

English cricket captain Ben Stokes speaks to media for the first time since he was banned from playing after an incident at a nightclub.