# Following On - Does Brendon McCullum's Press Conference Hint Ben Stokes Won't Return As England Captain?!

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Podcast: [Following On: talkSPORT's cricket show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/following-on-talksport-s-cricket-show-808643)
Published: 2026-06-15T15:52:50+00:00
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Jon Norman is joined by commentator Neil Manthorp to look ahead to England's second Test against New Zealand, with live ball-by-ball commentary available for overseas listeners on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Does Brendon McCullum's press conference suggest that Ben Stokes won't be returning as England Test captain? Why didn't McCullum come out and assure England fans that Stokes will be returning? How will Sonny Baker perform on his Test debut? Who will open the bowling alongside Jofra Archer? Did Kane Williamson actually put the team first by playing in that first Test despite his heart not being in it? Instagram: @talkSPORT_Cricket YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQ X: @Cricket_TS @FulhamJon @NeilManthorp Hosts: Jon Norman and Neil Manthorp Producer: Scott Taylor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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