Key Facts

• Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were investigated for an incident at a London nightclub, which found they had breached their contractual obligations but were not guilty of violent conduct.
• The investigation concluded that Stokes and Atkinson were "blameless for violent conduct", allowing them to return to the squad without disciplinary action for that specific offense.
• The incident occurred under circumstances that led to Stokes and Atkinson being examined for potential breaches of their contracts with the England cricket team.
• The findings of the investigation have enabled Stokes and Atkinson to rejoin their teammates without further disciplinary measures related to the violent conduct allegations.
• Stokes, as the team captain, and Atkinson, as a player, are subject to strict contractual obligations that include codes of conduct both on and off the field.