- England cricket captain Ben Stokes has apologised to his teammates for a night out that caused disruption to the Test summer, acknowledging his responsibility as captain.
- Stokes, along with fast bowler Gus Atkinson , received a written conduct warning following the incident, though he was cleared of any involvement in a physical altercation.
- Speaking for the first time since the event, Stokes confirmed he had apologised to the squad, which suffered a significant loss in his absence at the Kia Oval.
- He stated he was 'back properly' for the upcoming series decider at Trent Bridge, which begins on Thursday, but refrained from making any long-term commitments about his future.
- Stokes emphasised that his immediate focus is on the crucial series decider, aiming to lead his team to victory in the 1-1 three-match series.
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