Ben Stokes dropped, Joe Root named captain as England announce squad for 2nd Test against New Zealand |

06/10/2026 10:10 PM - England have dropped Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson for the second Test against New Zealand amid investigation after their night club fiasco. Veteran batter Joe Root has been appointed interim captain for the second Test.

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