Ben Stokes could be axed TODAY as ECB hold emergency meeting after fight video shows him punching two men
BEN STOKES faces being axed from the England Ashes squad TODAY after The Sun revealed exclusive footage of him fighting.
The ECB held a crisis meeting this morning where they activated disciplinary proceeding against the 26-year-old all-rounder.
Opening up…Stokes and clubber clutching a bottle begin their stand-off in a Bristol street at 2.30amTHE SUNSwinging delivery . . . Stokes appears to throw his first punch which hits the man holding a bottleTHE SUNBoundary tumble . . . the pair fall over on to the pavement as another man tries to drag Stokes awayTHE SUNPain in the googlies . . . they grapple as a man at the top of the video footage is seen appearing to aim a kickTHE SUNBattle for the lashes . . . pair exchange blows while pointing pal tries to break up street brawlTHE SUNWalking in . . . star Stokes can be seen in the middle of the groups as they step back into the city roadTHE SUNMiddle thump . . . Stokes appears to land a hook on a second man which knocks him to the floorTHE SUNBounced out . . . cricketer stands over man, points and shouts something before stepping over himTHE SUNReverse slap . . . Stokes appears to hit the bottle man in the face with his left hand as video endsTHE SUNBen Stokes pictured on his night out with team-mate Alex HalesThe Sun
There are calls for him to be cut from the tour to Australia and Stokes is said to be”fragile” and “devastated” after his arrest on suspicion of causing actual bodily harm.
According to the BBC, the video has been scrutinised by the highest reaches of the England and Wales Cricket Board and they will make a decision over the next course of action.
The fight went on for over a minute and one of his colleagues can be heard saying: “That’s enough Stokesy.”
Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen tweeted: “Before I go to bed, I have a comment on England’s Ashes squad – it’s horrendous! They may as well not go!”
He later added: “Oh no! Just seen tomorrow’s front page and video! Cancel England’s flights please!
“I actually really feel sorry for Root, Cook, Anderson, Broad! Now I’m going to bed!”
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