The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is investigating a breach of team protocols following a nightclub incident involving Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson after England’s win in the first Test against New Zealand at Lord’s. According to reports, the two players were present at a nightclub in the early hours of Monday morning, where an incident occurred. They were drinking with England rugby players, including Maro Itoje, prior to the incident, and a dispute over VIP tables allegedly sparked the event. Both players were involved in a nightclub incident after consuming alcohol. The ECB is investigating whether Stokes and Atkinson violated a team curfew. The ECB also informed the Cricket Regulator about the incident. Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have been dropped from the squad for the second Test against New Zealand, with Joe Root stepping in as interim captain. Ben Stokes is under pressure as a result of a nightclub incident that has triggered an investigation. According to several British media outlets, Stokes is weighing his future as England captain.