Not guilty, but Ben Stokes faces a battle to restore his reputation

Despite being cleared of affray, the cricketer’s night out may haunt him for years to come

It was supposed to have been a fun evening out for members of the England cricket team after a victory over the West Indies. But for Ben Stokes, a bout of violence at the end of the night, which left two men unconscious and at least one onlooker fearing for their safety, could yet prove damaging to a glittering career.

Although he was found not guilty of affray, the all-rounder faces an inquiry by a disciplinary commission of the England and Wales cricket board, which could lead to him being banned from playing for a period of time.

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