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ECB launch investigation into Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson nightclub 'incident'

Under investigation: Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson - (PA)

Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson are being investigated by the England and Wales Cricket Board for a “breach of team protocols” following the first Test win over New Zealand.

The ECB confirmed in a statement Stokes and Atkinson “were in a nightclub in the early hours of Monday morning when an incident took place”.

The ECB added: “We are currently seeking further information, and an announcement regarding the squad for the second Test will be made in due course.

“The Cricket Regulator has been informed and we will provide a further update when possible.”

England wrapped up a 115-run win over the Black Caps at Lord’s on Sunday in their first Test since their Ashes humiliation.

England captain Stokes steered his side to victory, despite expressing frustration over the standard of the Lord’s pitch, while Atkinson did much of the damage with second-innings figures of five wickets for 30.

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