Ben Stokes, Atkinson dropped from 2nd NZ Test squad over nightclub row

England captain Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were on Wednesday dropped from the 15-member squad for the second Test against New Zealand due the ongoing investigation into their alleged involvement in a nightclub incident, the country's cricket board said. Senior batter Joe Root was named interim captain in place of Stokes. The second Test will played at The Oval here from June 17-21. "The England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) can confirm that, given the ongoing investigation, Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have not been made available for selection for the Rothesay second Test against New Zealand, which starts at the Kia Oval on Wednesday 17 June. Yorkshire batter Joe Root will lead the team as Interim Captain," the ECB said in an official statement. Sussex fast bowler Jofra Archer and Essex batter Jordan Cox have also been added to the squad. According to reports, Stokes was allegedly involved in a nightclub incident alongside teammate Gus Atkinson. The incident, also allegedly ...

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