English Cricket Is Burning Down Today. Here’s Why Ben Stokes Is Out and More

English cricket has been rocked to its absolute core. Following a dramatic late-night incident just hours after England's first Test victory over New Zealand at Lord's, the ECB has officially stood down captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson. The pair reportedly breached a strict midnight team curfew, leading to an alteration at a London nightclub that has left the future of "Bazball" hanging by a thread. ​But the biggest shockwave? It’s who the ECB just named to replace him for the second Test at The Oval! ​While vice-captain Harry Brook was widely expected to step up, he has been completely bypassed in a sensational twist. Instead, England has turned back to a legendary figure to guide them through this storm on an interim basis. ​In this video, we break down: ​Exactly what happened in the early hours after the Lord's Test victory. ​The details behind the ECB and Cricket Regulator investigations. ​Why Harry Brook was snubbed for the leadership role. ​The shocking return of the new interim captain. ​Reports that Ben Stokes is at a "breaking point" and considering retirement. ​What do you think of the ECB's decision? Is this the end of the Stokes captaincy era, or will he bounce back from this scandal? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! ​👇 Subscribe for breaking cricket news, match analysis, and updates: ​#EnglandCricket #BenStokes #JoeRoot #CricketNews #Bazball #ENGvNZ #CricketScandal #BreakingNews