Stokes out of England squad, Root named captain

BBC News Wednesday 10 June 2026, 14:20 UTC 1 min read

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Ben Stokes will miss England’s second Test against New Zealand at The Oval following an incident in a London nightclub, with Joe Root stepping up as interim captain.

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