McCullum worried for Stokes as coach gives no captaincy backing

England head coach Brendon McCullum has declined to publicly back Ben Stokes' future as England Test captain, instead repeatedly expressing 'worry and concern' for the all-rounder. McCullum refused to be drawn on whether Stokes will continue in the captaincy role. The comments have raised questions about Stokes' long-term future leading the England Test side.