International

English cricketer Ben Stokes found not guilty of affray

English cricketer Ben Stokes has been found not guilty of affray after a brawl outside nightclub in Bristol september last year.

The all-rounder had been accused of punching Ryan Hale (27) to the ground and knocking out Ryan Ali (28).

Ali sustained a broken eye socket, fractured tooth, a cut to his eyebrow and bruising to his face during the fracas, while Hale suffered a superficial head wound.

With the judicial decision, Ben Stokes will now join the England squad for the third test against India at Trent Bridge on Saturday.

The England Cricket Board has confirmed his inclusion in the squad.