McCullum worried for Stokes, no captaincy backing

BBC England Monday 15 June 2026, 13:16 UTC 1 min read

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Brendon McCullum refuses to be drawn on Ben Stokes’ future as England captain, but repeatedly speaks of his “worry and concern” for the all-rounder.

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