London (Lord Media): England captain Ben Stokes has apologized for the nightclub incident ahead of the third Test match against New Zealand, admitting his mistake. He acknowledged that his error affected not only the team but also several individuals.
Speaking to the media, Stokes stated that the curfew violation impacted multiple team members, including captain Joe Root. He apologized as a captain, noting that the incident affected the entire team.
Stokes mentioned that Joe Root had to take on an unexpected responsibility and proved to be a great player and an excellent human being.
He also spoke about the young players who made their Test debut under challenging circumstances. He remarked that these moments should have been memorable, but the incident overshadowed their achievements.
Stokes emphasized the importance of accepting responsibility as a leader and expressed that apologizing to those affected was his duty. He now focuses on winning the series against New Zealand.
Stokes added that the England team has previously succeeded at Trent Bridge and is capable of delivering positive results again.
