# McCullum worried for Stokes as coach gives no captaincy backing

- Published: 2026-06-15T13:16:13Z
- Updated: 2026-06-21T13:23:00Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/cg53d054vl7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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Brendon McCullum refuses to be drawn on Ben Stokes’ future as England captain, but repeatedly speaks of his “worry and concern” for the all-rounder.

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