Ben Stokes set to be left out of England squad for second New Zealand Test

England Test captain Ben Stokes, 35, is set to be left out of the squad for the second Test against New Zealand after requesting time and space to consider his long-term future following a nightclub incident in the early hours of Monday morning. The England and Wales Cricket Board is investigating the incident and is working to resolve the situation before the Women's World Cup begins on Friday. A temporary end to Stokes's captaincy is expected to be confirmed when the squad is announced within the next 48 hours.