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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.
With England 352 runs adrift of New Zealand at The Oval, two of the country's most celebrated former captains are calling on Ben Stokes' side to shelve any ambitions of a run chase and bat for survival.
Henry Nicholls' unbeaten century has handed New Zealand an imposing 352-run lead with seven wickets remaining, leaving England facing a monumental challenge on day four at The Oval.
Durham chief executive Tim Bostock has pushed back firmly against concerns over Ben Stokes' wellbeing, insisting the England captain is in a positive frame of mind despite the ongoing fallout from a London nightclub incident.
Emilio Gay ground out a composed half-century on day two of the second Test against New Zealand, only to gift his wicket away immediately after reaching the milestone in the most frustrating of fashions.
England find themselves in serious trouble at The Oval, closing day two of the second Test on 222-6 and trailing New Zealand by 169 runs after a string of poor decisions with bat and ball.
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 find themselves 222-6 and 169 runs adrift after a calamitous second day at The Oval, featuring a crucial dropped catch, baffling tactics, and a magnificent Glenn Phillips century.
Sonny Baker announced himself on the Test stage by removing Rachin Ravindra for 33, helping England reduce New Zealand to 107-4 on the opening day of the second Test at The Oval.
New Zealand closed day one of the second Test at The Oval on 291-7 after Jacob Bethell claimed two late wickets to hand England a foothold in what remains a finely balanced contest.
After a turbulent week for English cricket, fast bowler Sonny Baker delivered a performance full of personality and promise on day one of the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval.
Michael Vaughan has come out strongly in support of Ben Stokes retaining the England Test captaincy, calling any other outcome an 'absolute travesty'. But with ECB leadership staying tight-lipped, the skipper's future remains far from certain.