England captain Ben Stokes under scrutiny amid team leadership crisis
England captain Ben Stokes faced scrutiny after a series of off-field incidents, culminating in a chaotic investigation by the ECB. Coach Brendon McCullum admitted miscommunication about team curfews, reflecting poorly on his leadership. The series of events has exposed a leadership crisis as the England cricket team struggles with accountability and standards.
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Published 22 Jun 2026, 13:02 UTC · Updated 22 Jun 2026, 13:20 UTC
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