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McCullum confused by stories of rift as Stokes returns
Key takeaways
- Figure caption, Highlights: NZ level series after Henry blows away England on day five
- The pair reunited on Tuesday for England's crucial deciding Test against New Zealand after Stokes missed the second following an incident in a London nightclub.
- Both Mc Cullum and Stokes had previously denied their relationship was strained during the 4-1 Ashes defeat in Australia, and McCullum has faced questions about their partnership during Stokes' absence.
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Figure caption, Highlights: NZ level series after Henry blows away England on day five
Cricket Correspondent Published23 June 2026, 14:50 BSTUpdated 7 minutes ago Head coach Brendon Mc Cullum said he remains "good friends" with England captain Ben Stokes and the pair have "no idea" why rumours of a rift have emerged.
The pair reunited on Tuesday for England's crucial deciding Test against New Zealand after Stokes missed the second following an incident in a London nightclub.
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