The England and Wales Cricket Board is investigating an incident in a nightclub involving captain Ben Stokes and tempo bowler Gus Atkinson following the primary Take a look at in opposition to New Zealand.
An ECB assertion stated the pair have been concerned in a “breach of group protocols” within the early hours of Monday morning, after the conclusion of England’s win at Lord’s on Sunday.
It’s the newest controversy to hit the England group following an Ashes tour dogged with allegations of a ingesting tradition.
Earlier than the Ashes, white-ball captain Harry Brook was punched by a nightclub bouncer in Wellington on the eve of a one-day worldwide in opposition to New Zealand.
In consequence, England imposed a midnight curfew on all gamers and workers.
“The ECB is at present investigating a breach of group protocols following the conclusion of the primary males’s Take a look at in opposition to New Zealand,” stated the assertion.
“Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have been current at a nightclub within the early hours of Monday morning when an incident happened.
“We’re at present searching for additional info, and an announcement concerning the squad for the second Take a look at will probably be made sooner or later.
“The Cricket Regulator has been knowledgeable and we’ll present an additional replace when potential.”
England have been criticised for his or her off-field conduct in the course of the 4-1 defeat in Australia, notably a boozy mid-series vacation to the coastal city of Noosa.
Within the aftermath of the journey to Noosa, a video of Ben Duckett was posted on social media, with the opener showing to be intoxicated.
Director of cricket Rob Key investigated the time in Noosa, however denied the group had a ingesting tradition.
On the finish of the Ashes collection in January, particulars of the incident involving Brook in October have been revealed.
Brook initially claimed to have been alone on the nightclub in Wellington, just for it to emerge that he was alongside Jacob Bethell and Josh Tongue.
