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Stokes urged to use curfew controversy as fuel to beat New Zealand
Key takeaways
- Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson were dropped from the second Test after breaking a midnight curfew in an incident at a London nightclub while celebrating England’s first Test win at Lord’s.
- Mc Cullum said he was concerned and worried about Stokes in the after the late-night antics, which sparked suggestions the all-rounder might be stripped of the captaincy or retire from international duty.
- But the two players were largely cleared in two subsequent investigations, receiving only a written warning from the England and Wales Cricket Board for breaking “specific contractual obligations”.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize Brendon Mc Cullum has challenged England captain Ben Stokes to use the controversy over his curfew breach as fuel to inspire a series-clinching victory in the third Test against New Zealand.
Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson were dropped from the second Test after breaking a midnight curfew in an incident at a London nightclub while celebrating England’s first Test win at Lord’s.
Mc Cullum said he was concerned and worried about Stokes in the after the late-night antics, which sparked suggestions the all-rounder might be stripped of the captaincy or retire from international duty.
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