Ben Stokes may step down from captaincy after nightclub controversy, speculations about retirement also on the rise

Samira Vishwas

Tezzbuzz|10-06-2026

Delhi: A big news is coming out about England’s brilliant all-rounder Ben Stokes. A media report has claimed that after the dispute in the nightclub, England’s Test captain Stokes may leave his post and take retirement from cricket. Along with Stokes, fast bowler Gus Atkinson was also involved in this controversy. The England Cricket Board is investigating this dispute.

Let us tell you that this incident took place in a nightclub in the early morning of Monday, June 8, in which Stokes and Atkinson were involved. The special thing is that this incident happened just hours after England’s 115-run victory over New Zealand in the first Test match played at Lord’s.

Stokes may leave captaincy

While speaking on talkSPORT, senior reporter of ‘The Cricketer’ George Dobell said that he has received information that Ben Stokes may decide to step back instead of waiting for punishment or any action.

He said, ‘From whatever I am getting to know, I am afraid that Stokes himself may take the first step and with great sadness I have to say that it is being heard that he will step down from the captaincy and may even retire from cricket.’

Dobell further said that I think if this happens, it would be very sad and I hope that he does not do this. I want the English great to stand firm and not weaken in this difficult situation, because we know Ben Stokes for this style.

It is noteworthy that Stokes is counted among the leading players of England in red ball cricket. He now plays only Test cricket, but if he retires, his 15-year long brilliant international career will come to an end.

Is there a rift between Brendon McCullum and Stokes?

Some media reports in the last few weeks have also claimed that differences between Stokes and England head coach Brendon McCullum have increased since the Ashes series. In such a situation, Stokes can use this new controversy as a way to leave the captaincy and move on.

At the same time, according to a report by Cricinfo, there is also a possibility that Stokes may take a break from cricket for some time.

Even in the year 2021, he left cricket for almost a year citing mental health.

The second test of England vs New Zealand series will start from June 17.

The second match of the three-match Test series between England and New Zealand will be played from June 17. England has taken a 1-0 lead by winning the first match of the series by 115 runs.

The second test of England vs New Zealand series will start from June 17.

The second match of the three-match Test series between England and New Zealand will be played from June 17. England has taken a 1-0 lead by winning the first match of the series by 115 runs.

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