England went 1-0 up in their series with New Zealand with an eventful victory at Lord's - but the good mood was short-lived, with the ECB opening an investigation into a "breach of team protocols" by Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson. On the pod, Alan Gardner was joined by Matt Roller and Vish Ehantharajah to get up to speed with the latest. Has Ben Stokes played his last Test as captain? Could this be the end of his England career? And are there bigger questions for the ECB to answer about team culture?
Switch Hit: Stokes storm overtakes pitch battle
England won at Lord's, but that's not the story anymore. Alan Gardner is joined by Matt Roller and Vish Ehantharajah to discuss the latest controversy engulfing England's Test team
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Jun 9, 2026, 8:07 PM
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VLive Sports Desk- Editorial Angle:Analysis of Switch Hit: Stokes storm overtakes pitch battle: England won at Lord's, but that's not the story anymore. Alan Gardner is joined by Matt Roller and Vish Ehantharajah to discuss the latest controversy engulfing England's Test team — assessing tactical impact and tournament progression.
- Tactical Context:Has Ben Stokes played his last Test as captain?
- Tournament Context:Part of New Zealand in England 2026. Follow real-time tournament standings, fixture progression, and live scorecards on VLive.
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