Brendon McCullum: England planning to recall captain Bowler Gus Atkinson also stood down from county duties The England head coach, Brendon McCullum, has confirmed Ben Stokes is likely to return as captain for the third Test against New Zealand. Speaking to Sky Sports after his side’s heavy defe...
Source: [Guardian International](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jun/21/cricket-ben-stokes-gus-atkinson-withdrawn-county-matches-ecb-england)