'Stokes will be captain': McCullum drops massive update after 253-run loss

England captain Ben Stokes will return for the third Test against New Zealand despite an ongoing disciplinary investigation over a curfew breach.

Coach Brendon McCullum confirmed Stokes will lead the side after impressing with Durham.

Gus Atkinson is also in line for a comeback.

McCullum dismissed talk of tensions, insisting there remains mutual respect between him and Stokes. ...