Daijiworld Media Network - Nottingham Nottingham, Jun 24: England captain Ben Stokes has revealed that he apologised to his teammates after returning to the squad for the decisive third Test against New Zealand, admitting that the off-field controversy involving himself and fast bowler Gus Atkinson had negatively affe.....

ENG vs NZ 3rd Test: Ben Stokes said he apologised to England teammates for the distraction caused by his curfew-breach controversy and urged the squad to focus on the series-deciding third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.

England Test captain Ben Stokes has apologised to his teammates and Joe Root in particular ahead of the ENG vs NZ 3rd Test.