What Ben Stokes said to his England team-mates after nightclub controversy

England cricket captain Ben Stokes has apologised to his teammates for a night out that caused disruption to the Test summer, acknowledging his responsibility as captain.

Stokes, along with fast bowler Gus Atkinson, received a written conduct warning following the incident, though he was cleared of any involvement in a physical altercation.

Speaking for the first time since the event, Stokes confirmed he had apologised to the squad, which suffered a significant loss in his absence at the Kia Oval.

He stated he was 'back properly' for the upcoming series decider at Trent Bridge, which begins on Thursday, but refrained from making any long-term commitments about his future.

Stokes emphasised that his immediate focus is on the crucial series decider, aiming to lead his team to victory in the 1-1 three-match series.