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Ben Stokes set to be left out of England squad for second New Zealand Test

Published June 9, 2026 · Updated June 9, 2026 · The Guardian

England captain Ben Stokes is set to be omitted from the squad for the second Test against New Zealand as he seeks time to consider his future following a recent nightclub incident.

The England and Wales Cricket Board is expected to confirm a temporary end to Stokes's captaincy within the next 48 hours as the ECB seeks to control the fallout surrounding the team's culture.

Stokes, aged 35, has requested space to reflect on his long-term future after the incident early Monday morning. moryak.biz

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