Ben Stokes, Gus Atkinson punished for nightclub row, England name interim captain for 2nd New Zealand Test

Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have lost their places in England's Test squad for the second match against New Zealand in the wake of their nightclub incident, which has put Stokes captaincy and future in major doubt. England have named Joe Root as their interim captain, ahead of the official vice-captain Harry Brook for the second match that will be played at The Oval from June 17 onwards.