Ben Stokes apologises to England teammates: backlash against Joe Root ‘hurt me’
Ben Stokes apologised to his England teammates on the eve of the third Test against New Zealand after being disciplined for breaching curfew, stating he was hurt by backlash against stand-in captain Joe Root. Stokes emphasized the impact of his actions on the team and vowed to focus on the must-win game at Trent Bridge.
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Published 24 Jun 2026, 11:56 UTC · Updated 24 Jun 2026, 12:10 UTC
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