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Stokes out of England squad, Root named captain

Technology 10/06/2026 BBC News 👁 19

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Ben Stokes will miss England’s second Test against New Zealand at The Oval following an incident in a London nightclub, with Joe Root stepping up as interim captain.

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Stokes out of England squad, Root named captain

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