Ben Stokes has returned to his role as England captain while addressing allegations of misconduct. During an investigation, Stokes defended his actions regarding a breach of team protocols. He specifically claimed he was unaware that the midnight curfew applied following a home game. Additionally, Stokes stated that he did not witness a teammate being attacked. These statements come as he seeks to clear his name of impropriety. The investigation focused on whether the captain failed to uphold team standards. Stokes maintains that his lack of knowledge regarding the curfew was unintentional.