England captain Ben Stokes and pacer Gus Atkinson are under ECB investigation for allegedly breaching team protocols after being present at a nightclub following England's victory over New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's. The ECB is gathering information and has informed the Cricket Regulator, with the second Test squad announcement pending amid renewed scrutiny of England's off-field conduct.
London: England skipper Ben Stokes and pacer Gus Atkinson are under investigation for violating team protocols after being found present at a nightclub on Monday, following the end of the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's, which England won.
A statement from the ECB said, "The ECB is currently investigating a breach of team protocols following the conclusion of the first Men's Test against New Zealand. Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were present at a nightclub in the early hours of Monday morning when an incident took place."
ECB also said that the announcement regarding the squad for the second Test at The Oval from June 17 will be made in due course.
"We are currently seeking further information, and an announcement regarding the squad for the second Test will be made in due course. The Cricket Regulator has been informed, and we will provide a further update when possible," the statement added.
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