Ben Stokes: England Test captain considering future after nightclub incident involving Gus Atkinson and Saracens player

England Test captain Ben Stokes is considering his future after he and Gus Atkinson breached the England team’s new midnight curfew and were at a nightclub when an altercation took place with a Saracens rugby player.

Saracens players were out celebrating their end-of-season party at Rex Rooms nightclub in Chelsea, where Stokes and Atkinson were also present in the early hours of Monday morning following England's first Test win over New Zealand.

It's not clear at this stage whether further punches were thrown.

The ECB security officer is believed to have required stitches, but Stokes and Atkinson were not injured.

It is understood the police are not involved in the incident.

On Monday the ECB said it was investigating a "breach of team protocols" involving Stokes and Atkinson. England's players have been expected to adhere to a midnight curfew, among other restrictions, following incidents in New Zealand and during the Ashes last winter. The curfew was still in place on Sunday night.

An ECB statement read: "The ECB is currently investigating a breach of team protocols following the conclusion of the first Men's Test against New Zealand.

"Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were present at a nightclub in the early hours of Monday morning when an incident took place.

"We are currently seeking further information, and an announcement regarding the squad for the second Test will be made in due course.

"The Cricket Regulator has been informed and we will provide a further update when possible."