Stokes dropped, Joe Root returns as Test captain as nightclub row rocks England
England cricketer Ben Stokes has been dropped from the second Test against New Zealand following a nightclub incident involving a breach of team curfew. Joe Root will step in as interim captain while the England and Wales Cricket Board investigates the matter.
Why it matters
The incident disrupts England's leadership and squad stability during a high-profile international cricket series.
Ben Stokes dropped, Joe Root returns as Test captain as nightclub row rocks England cricket | Cricket News - The Times of India
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