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Stokes' Captaincy Controversy

Updated 2026-06-21 13:20 UTC 1 source Negative

Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes there are people within the ECB who oppose Ben Stokes returning as England cricket team's captain. The controversy stems from a curfew incident that led to Stokes missing the second Test against New Zealand.

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'Some people don't want Stokes to return as England captain' - Vaughan

Former England captain Michael Vaughan says he believes there are people within the ECB who don't want Ben Stokes to return as England captain and they've been briefing against him in the wake of the curfew incident that saw Stokes miss the second Test against New Zealand.

2026-06-21 13:13 UTC