The independent body, which oversees compliance and integrity within England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) regulations, stated that its detailed inquiry into their involvement in a brawl outside a pub found no proof of any regulatory misconduct by the duo.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Stokes and Atkinson were stood down from the recently concluded second Test, which England lost by 237 runs to New Zealand at The Oval, following a breach of team protocols. In Stokes\u2019 absence, veteran batter Joe Root captained England.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The duo were involved in a nightclub incident on June 8, after England secured a 115-run victory at Lord's. The incident also involved a Saracens academy rugby player. \"The Cricket Regulator has concluded its investigation into the events of 7\u20138 June involving Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe Cricket Regulator\u2019s role is to determine whether any participant or player has breached any applicable ECB Cricket Regulations. The investigation followed multiple lines of enquiry to gather and assess evidence in relation to the events in question.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Having carefully reviewed all currently available information, the Cricket Regulator has determined that there is insufficient evidence to establish that any regulatory breach occurred. Accordingly, no further action will be taken against either player. The Cricket Regulator would like to thank all those involved for their cooperation throughout the investigation,\" the statement said on Monday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe Cricket Regulator\u2019s role is to determine whether any participant or player has breached any applicable ECB Cricket Regulations. The investigation followed multiple lines of enquiry to gather and assess evidence in relation to the events in question.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The duo, who were withdrawn from their respective County Championship matches for Durham and Surrey, will now take the field for England\u2019s series-deciding Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, starting on Thursday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n