Stokes to return as England captain for 3rd New Zealand Test: McCullum
England head coach Brendon McCullum has confirmed that Ben Stokes will return as captain for the third Test match against New Zealand. Stokes had been temporarily stood down following a breach of team curfew rules.
Why it matters
The return of a key player and captain is a major development for the England cricket team as they attempt to regain momentum in the series.
Ben Stokes will return as England captain for next week s third Test against New Zealand in Nottingham, England, head coach Brendon McCullum announced on Sunday (June 21, 2026).
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