Ben Stokes ‘will be back and he’ll be captain’ in third Test – Brendon McCullum (opens original article in a new tab)
Ben Stokes will return as England captain for the third Test against New Zealand, with coach Brendon McCullum expressing confidence in his leadership despite ongoing investigations into a breach of team protocols. Uncertainty remains about the team's new rules and the captain-coach relationship.
- Ben Stokes will return as England captain against New Zealand
- England coach Brendon McCullum confirmed Stokes' return despite ongoing investigations
- Uncertainty remains about team protocols and Stokes' relationship with the coach
- New curfew rules introduced after alcohol-related issues are still unclear
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