STOKES SHAME Video shows 15 punches in street brawl
Ben StokeS’ england future was in jeopardy last night after the emergence of footage of the brawl outside a Bristol nightclub that throws at least his Ashes place into serious doubt.
england’s vice-captain appears to throw at least 15 punches in footage captured in the early hours of Monday. His team-mate Alex Hales is apparently present in a video obtained by The Sun trying mainly to act as peacekeeper.
the ugly scenes have led to a police investigation, with Stokes under suspicion of causing actual bodily harm. team director Andrew Strauss yesterday promised action against england’s talisman and any other players found guilty of unacceptable behaviour.
It seems impossible Stokes can continue as test vice-captain, even if he is cleared to fly to Australia next month after suffering a fracture to his right little finger in the incident. HOW CAN HE TOUR NOW? —