Ben Stokes will retire from international cricket and step down as England's Test captain at the end of the ongoing series decider against New Zealand, bringing a remarkable 15-year career to a close.
Ben Stokes will return as England captain in of four changes to the home team's starting line-up for the third and deciding Test against New Zealand that starts at Trent Bridge on Thursday.
Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have been cleared to return to England's squad for the third and deciding Test against New Zealand, after both players received written warnings following an investigation into a breach of team protocol.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes it's an overreaction to remove Ben Stokes as Test captain for breaking curfew.
Joe Root will stand in as England captain for the second Test against New Zealand after Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were made unavailable following a breach of team protocols.
Ben Stokes' could be under pressure to be retained as England Test captain after it was revealed that he and teammate Gus Atkinson breached team protocols following the victory against New Zealand.