Ben Stokes releases his statement on Bristol brawl

     Written by : SMTV24x7 | Thu, Oct 12, 2017, 10:03 PM

Ben Stokes releases his statement on Bristol brawl

After the pub brawl in Bristol, Ben Stokes was dropped from the Ashes squad against Australia, which is going to start from November 23. This is the first statement of Bens after the brawl.

In the statement he said he will continue to support police in investigation and will also make the evidence public, when it is the right time.

Statement released by Stokes via his agent, Neil Fairbrother, International Sports Management is as follows:

"Ben explained to me the full circumstances of what happened in Bristol and I told him that he has my total support and backing. I am aware that he has fully cooperated with the police inquiry and voluntarily provided a detailed statement on the same day as the incident. He will continue to assist the police in any way he can.

"Ben will also make public his full explanation and evidence when the time is right. On legal advice, that is not possible whilst the investigation continues and no charges have been brought forward. Ben does not wish to prejudice the process.

"He is also concerned about the impact the widespread publicity has on everyone involved including the ECB, his team mates and the game of cricket itself which he loves.

"We will not be making any further comment relating to this at this time."