The ECB also confirmed the conclusion of their disciplinary hearing into a curfew breach that culminated in a violent altercation in a London nightclub with Saracens rugby player Totoa Auvaa.

England captain Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were on Wednesday dropped from the 15-member squad for the second Test against New Zealand due the ongoing investigation into their alleged involvement in a nightclub incident

While the ECB is likely to impose sanctions on the players, reports have also emerged suggesting that Ben Stokes could consider retirement from international cricket after finding himself caught at the center of attention.

This comes amid growing scrutiny over an alleged confrontation at a nightclub involving Ben Stokes, England teammate Gus Atkinson, and rugby player Totoa Auvaa, who plays for London-based Saracens.

Ben Stokes was reportedly having "double rum and cokes with England rugby captain Maro Itoje" before he was involved in a nightclub brawl with another rugby player

Ben Stokes may retire from international cricket. The sudden and stunning decision could be prompted by his latest involvement in a nightclub incident alongside teammate Gus Atkinson

England captain Ben Stokes and his teammate Gus Atkinson are in the middle of a massive storm. They are at risk of being dropped from the second Test against New Zealand for breaching team protocols

Ben Stokes and England teammate Gus Atkinson were reportedly involved in an altercation with a rugby player at a nightclub in Chelsea.

Gus Atkinson's love-affair with Lord's continued Sunday as England overwhelmed New Zealand by 115 runs to win the first Test. New Zealand, set 254 to win, were dismissed for 138 before lunch on the fourth day in what was the 150th Test staged at Lord's.

England vs New Zealand Highlights 1st Test Day 3: Rain frustrated England's charge to victory against New Zealand in their test series opener at a damp Lord's on Saturday.