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Michael Vaughan has made a striking claim that figures inside the ECB are actively briefing against Ben Stokes resuming the England Test captaincy, with the curfew incident during the New Zealand series providing the backdrop.

Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have been cleared of any blame for violent conduct following a nightclub incident, with both men now named in England's squad for the deciding third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.

Ben Stokes appears to be closing in on a return to the England captaincy for the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, with the ECB investigation into his curfew breach nearing a conclusion.

Lord Botham has publicly condemned Ben Stokes for breaking England's midnight curfew after the Lord's Test, saying there is no way to justify what happened. The England captain and Gus Atkinson are now both under ECB investigation.

England have reached the final interview stage for their new national selector position, with candidates set to face the panel this week following Luke Wright's departure.

Former England selector Ed Smith has been appointed to the ECB board as a non-executive director, returning to cricket governance following England's disappointing Ashes campaign.

Ed Smith, the former England selector who oversaw the 2019 World Cup triumph, has been appointed to the ECB board as a non-executive director.

The ECB is set to review controversial replacement player regulations at the end of the first block of County Championship fixtures following criticism from coaches and players.

ECB chief executive Richard Gould has reaffirmed his backing for Rob Key and Brendon McCullum despite mounting criticism from recently dropped England players.

Northamptonshire's Darren Lehmann has criticised the ECB's disconnect with county cricket, highlighting how England players rarely feature in domestic matches.