England cricketers Stokes and Atkinson 'not to blame for violent conduct' during nightclub incident
The ECB said both players breached a team curfew but found no blame for violent conduct after a nightclub incident earlier this month.
- The ECB investigation concluded that neither Ben Stokes nor Gus Atkinson should be held blameworthy for violent conduct during the incident at a London nightclub.
- Investigators determined that Ben Stokes was not present during the altercation and did not witness it. Conversely, evidence established that Gus Atkinson was the victim of unprovoked attacks and did not retaliate at any point.
- Despite being cleared of violence, both players were issued written warnings for breaching contractual obligations that require England cricketers to maintain the highest standards of conduct at all times.
- As a result of the incident, both players were excluded from the England squad for the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval.
- Having completed their disciplinary process, both players have been reinstated to the England squad for the third and final Test match against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, beginning June 25.
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England cricketers Stokes, Atkinson cleared by investigation panel over nightclub incident
LONDON (AP) — England cricket captain Ben Stokes and teammate Gus Atkinson were cleared Monday by the sport’s independent oversight panel relating to a nightclub incident after the team’s win against New Zealand this month.
Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson 'not to blame' for violent conduct during nightclub incident
Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have been given a written warning by the England and Wales Cricket Board following an incident that saw them miss the second Test against New Zealand.
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Great Yorkshire RadioEngland cricketers Stokes and Atkinson 'not to blame for violent conduct' during nightclub incident
The ECB has announced formal reprimands for the England duo after they were dropped for breaking a midnight curfew. Both are in the third Test squad.
Ben Stokes returns to England's squad ahead of third New Zealand Test, ECB issues statement
In a major development, the ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board) came forward and announced England’s squad for the third and final Test of the ongoing series against New Zealand. One of the biggest inclusions in the side has been that of Ben Stokes. He will be leading the side in the game after a disciplinary investigation concluded that he was not involved in the altercation against Gus Atkinson. It is interesting to note that both Stokes an…
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