




A charity day fixture has raised £5,000 in aid of The Sadie Reed Foundation.

The nightclub altercation involving England’s Ben Stokes and Gut Atkinson is the latest in a number of alcohol-related incidents in recent years, despite attempts to tackle the issue. According to reports, Stokes is preparing to make a decision regarding his future as England captain following the ongoing repercussions of the incident involving him, Atkinson and a Saracens rugby player. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Monday morning at a Chelsea nightspot, took place after celebrations for England’s recent Test victory over New Zealand at Lord’s.

Former England captain David Gower feared Stokes’ reign was already all but done

Comment: After an Ashes debacle this winter during which England were forced to deny they had a toxic drinking culture, their captain’s nightclub incident alongside Gus Atkinson this week will only further fray the bond with the public