Brendon McCullum insists Ben Stokes' actions have not impacted their working relationship as England's head coach prepares to welcome his captain back for the third Test against New Zealand.

Head coach Brendon McCullum confirms Ben Stokes is set to return as England captain for the third Test against New Zealand.

England head coach Brendon McCullum "anticipates" that captain Ben Stokes will return to the side for the deciding third Test against New Zealand.

…resolution.In addressing the media, neither director of cricket Rob Key nor head coach Brendon McCullum have endorsed Stokes' future as captain, adding to speculation that his four-year period in the job could come to an end.Joe Root is deputising as captain for the second Test against New Zealand, and said he would ho…

…team's midnight curfew.Speaking at a sombre press conference on Monday, England coach Brendon McCullum repeatedly said he was "worried" about Stokes while refusing to back him to return as skipper.Bostock said Stokes, who took 1-60 in 18 overs on his return to action for Durham against Northamptonshire on Friday, is "a…