McCullum worried for Stokes as coach gives no captaincy backing (opens original article in a new tab)

England cricket coach Brendon McCullum expressed concern for Ben Stokes' well-being following his suspension from the second Test against New Zealand, while avoiding comments on Stokes' captaincy future. Stokes and Gus Atkinson were suspended pending investigation into a nightclub incident, leading to team changes for the match.

• Head coach Brendon McCullum expressed concern for Ben Stokes' well-being but avoided commenting on his captaincy future
• Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were suspended from the second Test against New Zealand pending an investigation into a nightclub incident
• England made four changes to their team for the second Test, with Joe Root taking over as captain