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Ben Stokes will continue as England’s vice-captain after being named in their Ashes squad despite his arrest on suspicion of causing actual bodily harm and a broken finger on his right hand.

England coach Trevor Bayliss has described the circumstances which led to Stokes’ arrest in Bristol early on Monday as “very unprofessional”.

Bayliss was unimpressed that Stokes and other players were out celebrating England’s Royal London Series win over West Indies.

Opener Alex Hales was one of those players. Like Stokes, he was ruled out of Wednesday’s fourth match of the series after driving back to Bristol to voluntarily provide evidence about the disorder which left the all-rounder hurt and another man with facial injuries.

After Stokes was nonetheless confirmed in a 16-man Ashes squad – also notable for the inclusion of three uncapped players and the return of James Vince at the expense of Tom Westley – Bayliss spelled out he is far from happy with players being out until after 2:30am.

Asked that question, he told Sky Sports Cricket: “Definitely not. They are professionals. The other night a few guys

“It is important players understand and recognise their responsibilities as international cricketers and what potential damage can be done to both the England team and the sport”

ANDREW STRAUSS