Brendon McCullum described a sequence of emotional responses to Ben Stokes' late-night incident, going from bewildered to angry to gutted, before shifting to worry and concern, particularly for Stokes. Stokes and Gus Atkinson were dropped from England’s XI for the second Test against New Zealand, according to Indian Express. Joe Root was named interim captain for that match, as reported by Indian Express. Ben Stokes will return as captain for the third Test against New Zealand, according to Times of India, while Gus Atkinson is in line for a comeback in the same match, according to the same source. Decisions regarding Stokes’ captaincy will be taken at a later stage, Indian Express reported. McCullum dismissed talk of tensions between himself and Stokes, according to Times of India, and said he is in constant touch with Stokes to ensure his well-being, as reported by Indian Express.