Ben Stokes DROPPED as Joe Root is named interim England Test captain in his absence - after all-rounder and Gus Atkinson were suspended following nightclub incident with 125kg Saracens rugby star

RICHARD GIBSON: Ben Stokes has been omitted from England's second Test squad against New Zealand with Joe Root taking over as interim captain.

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Jun 10, 2026 - 15:21
Ben Stokes DROPPED as Joe Root is named interim England Test captain in his absence - after all-rounder and Gus Atkinson were suspended following nightclub incident with 125kg Saracens rugby star
RICHARD GIBSON: Ben Stokes has been omitted from England's second Test squad against New Zealand with Joe Root taking over as interim captain.
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