Former captains Nasir Hussain and Michael Atherton have come to the defense of England captain Ben Stokes after he was dropped from the second Test against New Zealand for indiscipline following the nightclub incident.
Former England captains Nasir Hussain and Michael Atherton described the nightclub incident as an offense that cannot be removed from the captaincy.
In this regard, Nasir Hussain says that Ben Stokes has done a lot of work for the England team, he has been a part of this team in the best moments of England, he has been a part of the successes of the ODI World Cup and the T20 World Cup, he is the fighter of the England team but this time he made a big mistake.
Nasir Hussain says, I don’t find it a crime to sack him, it’s a tough time for Ben Stokes, it shouldn’t be for great cricketers to decide to retire on emotion, I’ll be sorry if this is the last time we see Ben Stokes in action.
On the other hand, Michael Atherton has said that it has become a story because after the Ashes, England has become a team story. Staying out late after winning is not a crime to quit or resign. He has been the captain of the England team for 4 years. We have to see what he thinks now.
He said that Ben Stokes has to make a decision, but we don’t know what he will do. In the future, what will be said when someone asks why Ben Stokes retired?
Michael Atherton says he will be sorry to hear that Ben Stokes has retired on his own after serving a curfew.
It should be noted that England captain Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have been dropped from the second Test against New Zealand due to indiscipline.
The next Test match of the series between England and New Zealand will be played at the Oval on June 17 and the England Cricket Board (ECB) says Joe Root has been named England captain for the Oval Test against New Zealand.
