RARE PHOTOS: 6 - The Real Truth

Ben Stokes named in Durham squad after being dropped by England for second Test

Stokes is in contention to feature in the County Championship amid an ongoing investigation

The Independent UK · Jun 18

Stokes and McCullum under pressure as England struggle to block out speculation

Behind those shades at the second Test it is impossible to tell what the England head coach is thinking in the enforced absence of his captain

The Guardian - UK · Jun 17

How Joe Root filled Ben Stokes’ funky shoes to help new-look England keep New Zealand in check

New Zealand 284-7 (75): England’s stand-in skipper managed a new-look bowling attack well on an entertaining opening day at the Kia Oval

The Independent UK · Jun 17

England hand debuts to Sonny Baker and Jordan Cox in second New Zealand Test

England will give debuts to Jordan Cox and Sonny Baker as they reshuffle their side for Wednesday’s second Test against New Zealand at the Oval

The Guardian - UK · Jun 15

Brendon McCullum ‘worried’ for Ben Stokes after England captain dropped

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The Independent UK · Jun 15

England to debut two in Oval Test, or maybe three

England will give Test debuts to Jordan Cox and Sonny Baker against New Zealand at The Oval, with James Rew in contention to be a third newcomer.

AAP · Jun 15

Brendon McCullum concerned for Ben Stokes after England captain dropped

England’s head coach, Brendon McCullum, says he is speaking to Ben Stokes every day, but is more worried about his captain’s welfare than pushing him to return to cricket

The Guardian - UK · Jun 15

England confirm two debutants for second New Zealand Test – and there could be a third

The England team for the second Test, led by stand-in skipper Joe Root in Ben Stokes’ absence, will have a fresh look to it

The Independent UK · Jun 15

Brendon McCullum reacts to Ben Stokes incident: ‘I’m worried about him’

The England captain will miss the second Test after breaching curfew at a nightclub last week

The Independent UK · Jun 15

Ben Stokes’ England captaincy ‘in severe doubt’ after nightclub incident, David Gower says

The ECB, the Cricket Regulator and Saracens are investigating events which took place at a London nightclub

The Independent UK · Jun 9