Ben Stokes could be back soon as England captain as mood turns his way (opens in new tab)

Regulator’s initial report into nightclub affair due soonStokes has made it clear that he wants to play onThe England and Wales Cricket Board is hopeful that Ben Stokes will be able to make a quick return as England captain. Brendon McCullum, the head coach, and Rob Key, the team’s managing director, refused to say that they wanted Stokes back in the side in press conferences over the last week, but behind the scenes the mood is believed to be more optimistic.The ECB is understood to be waiti...