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McCullum concerned for Stokes’ wellbeing after captain dropped over England curfew breach

The Guardian UK Monday 15 June 2026, 13:10 UTC By PA Media 1 min read
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Stokes stood down for Oval alongside Atkinson Worried England coach says 35-year-old needs supportEngland head coach Brendon McCullum has voiced concerns about the wellbeing of Ben Stokes, with the absent captain casting a long shadow over preparations for this week’s Test against New Zealand. Stokes was left out of the squad at the Kia Oval after he and seamer Gus Atkinson breached a midnight curfew following the series opener at Lord’s, with an incident involving Saracens rugby player...

  • Stokes stood down for Oval alongside Atkinson

  • Worried England coach says 35-year-old needs support

England head coach Brendon McCullum has voiced concerns about the wellbeing of Ben Stokes, with the absent captain casting a long shadow over preparations for this week’s Test against New Zealand.

Stokes was left out of the squad at the Kia Oval after he and seamer Gus Atkinson breached a midnight curfew following the series opener at Lord’s, with an incident involving Saracens rugby player Totoa Auvaa attracting an internal investigation by the England and Wales Cricket Board.

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McCullum (PERSON) Stokes (PERSON) England (LOCATION) Oval (ORG) Atkinson Worried England (ORG) Brendon McCullum (PERSON) Ben Stokes (PERSON) New Zealand (LOCATION) the Kia Oval (LOCATION) Gus Atkinson (PERSON) Saracens (PERSON) Totoa Auvaa (PERSON) Wales Cricket Board (ORG)
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