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Stokes and Atkinson risk being dropped for breaching England protocols

Stokes and Atkinson risk being dropped for breaching England protocols | iNFOnews.ca
England's Gus Atkinson, right, celebrates with captain Ben Stokes after bowling out New Zealand's Matt Henry to win the Test match between England and New Zealand at Lord's cricket ground in London, Sunday, June 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

LONDON (AP) — England captain Ben Stokes and teammate Gus Atkinson are at risk of being dropped from the second test against New Zealand for breaching team protocols.

The England and Wales Cricket Board said on Monday the pair was involved in an incident in the early hours while celebrating beating New Zealand at Lord’s on Sunday.

“Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were present at a nightclub in the early hours of Monday morning when an incident took place,” the ECB statement said.

“We are currently seeking further information, and an announcement regarding the squad for the second test will be made in due course.”

A curfew was reimposed on England in January following the humiliating Ashes tour of Australia, where England was accused of excessive drinking and unprofessionalism.

On Sunday, England beat New Zealand by 115 runs at Lord’s in the home team’s first test since the Ashes.

Atkinson took 5-30 on the fourth and final day and Stokes also claimed a wicket.

The second test against New Zealand is not until June 17 at the Oval.

Stokes and Atkinson risk being dropped for breaching England protocols | iNFOnews.ca
England’s Gus Atkinson holds the ball as he leaves the field after bowling out New Zealand’s Matt Henry to win the Test match between England and New Zealand at Lord’s cricket ground in London, Sunday, June 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

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