Harry Brook set to replace Ben Stokes as England captain

England cricket team captain Ben Stokes could reportedly be removed from the captaincy following a nightclub-related incident.

According to media reports, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has already announced an investigation into the matter involving captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson visiting a nightclub.

The report states that the cricketers were allegedly involved in an altercation with a rugby player at the nightclub and that the players violated the ECB’s newly introduced protocols.

According to the report, the rugby player punched the fast bowler during the incident. An ECB security guard was also present at the scene and sustained injuries requiring stitches. However, the cricketers escaped without injury.

The report further states that the police were not involved in the nightclub incident. Nevertheless, disciplinary action is expected due to the alleged breach of team protocols and strong measures may be taken against the captain.

Media reports suggest that the ECB believes the cricketers did not behave aggressively. However, Harry Brook is likely to be appointed captain for the second Test against New Zealand national cricket team in place of Ben Stokes.

It is worth noting that England defeated New Zealand by 115 runs in the first Test at Lord’s Cricket Ground. The second Test is scheduled to begin on June 17 at The Oval while the final Test of the series is set to be played on June 25 in Nottingham.