India, June 11 -- Things are not looking good for Ben Stokes at the moment. Having already been left out of England's squad for the second Test against New Zealand, questions are now being raised about his immediate future in the national setup. The fallout from the nightclub controversy has only intensified the scrutiny surrounding the all-rounder, with his decision to breach the team's curfew proving costly.

Stokes and Gus Atkinson are currently under investigation by the ECB after allegedly breaking England's midnight curfew following the team's victory in the first Test at Lord's. The incident has sparked criticism and placed both players firmly under the spotlight at a time when discipline and accountability are being closely examin...