England captain Ben Stokes has publicly clarified that his relationship with head coach Brendon McCullum remains strong, despite his recent suspension.
Stokes faced suspension due to a breach of the ECB's curfew rules, but he insists this incident has not affected his rapport with McCullum.
In his statement, Stokes referred to McCullum as a 'friend,' emphasizing the positive nature of their relationship during this challenging time.
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Update at 20:11 UTC on 2026-06-24
Sky Sports reported England captain Ben Stokes has refuted any suggestion his relationship with head coach Brendon McCullum has suffered as a result of his suspension following a breach of curfew rules set out by the ECB.
Sources: Sky Sports