BEN STOKES

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Ben Stokes returns as Test captain in one of four England changes

Ben Stokes will return as England captain in of four changes to the home team's starting line-up for the third and deciding Test against New Zealand that starts at Trent Bridge on Thursday.

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Ben Stokes, Gus Atkinson recalled to England squad after written warnings

Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have been cleared to return to England's squad for the third and deciding Test against New Zealand, after both players received written warnings following an investigation into a breach of team protocol.

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Michael Vaughan: Ben Stokes doesn't deserve to lose England captaincy

Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes it's an overreaction to remove Ben Stokes as Test captain for breaking curfew.

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Joe Root set to stand in as England captain after Ben Stokes is made unavailable

Joe Root will stand in as England captain for the second Test against New Zealand after Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were made unavailable following a breach of team protocols.

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Ben Stokes' England captaincy under the microscope after 'breach of team protocols'

Ben Stokes' could be under pressure to be retained as England Test captain after it was revealed that he and teammate Gus Atkinson breached team protocols following the victory against New Zealand.

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Ben Stokes: 'Extreme conditions' at Lord's not helping the future of Test cricket

England captain Ben Stokes has said that the "extreme conditions" at Lord's in the first Test against New Zealand will not help with the future of Test cricket.

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