Ben Stokes Sacked By ECB After Nightclub Incident, Names New Captain For 2nd England vs New Zealand Test

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

Ben Stokes Blasted Over Nightclub Incident As England Great Demands Severe Punishment: 'Money Means Nothing To Them'

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.

Ex-England Star Drops Truth Bomb As Ben Stokes' Retirement Talk Intensifies: "It Would Be A Shame"

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 Ordered 'Enormous Rounds Of Double Rum And Coke' Before Nightclub Brawl That May Ruin Career Forever

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

Nightclub Brawl Impact: Ben Stokes May Retire As Sacking Looms - Report

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

Totoa Auvaa: The 6.5 Feet, 125kg Rugby Player At The Centre Of Ben Stokes' Nightclub Row

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

Punch Thrown, Stitches Required: Ben Stokes, Gus Atkinson Nightclub Row Explained

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

Gus Atkinson Strikes As Dominant England Defeat New Zealand In First Test

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 1st Test Day 3 Highlights

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.

Gus Atkinson Taken Off The Field After Being Struck Twice By England Teammate's Bouncers In County Cricket

Gus Atkinson's injury scare comes as a big blow to England, who are set to announce their squad for the 1st Test against New Zealand in the coming days.