England Skipper Ben Stokes in Durham Squad for Top-of-the-Table Clash with Northants
- On Friday, England Test captain Ben Stokes returns to competitive action, named in the 15-player Durham squad for their Division Two County Championship fixture against Northamptonshire at Banks Homes Riverside.
- Following a midnight curfew breach after the first Test at Lord's, Stokes and England fast bowler Gus Atkinson faced investigation by the Cricket Regulator into the disciplinary incident.
- Having already served a one-match suspension during the ongoing second Test, Stokes returned to training; Durham head coach Ryan Campbell said he is in "good spirits" while working hard.
- The England and Wales Cricket Board cleared both players to compete for their counties, though uncertainty persists over Stokes' selection for the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.
- Head coach Brendon McCullum has repeatedly expressed "worry" and "concern" for Stokes' wellbeing rather than addressing his future as England captain, leaving his leadership status unresolved.
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Ben Stokes likely to return to England squad for third Test vs NZ, will be stripped of captaincy: Report
Ben Stokes is expected to become available for England's third Test against New Zealand. After an investigation into a disciplinary breach reached its conclusion, Stokes is reported to be running in England colours, but will not be seen leading the side. Local English media reports that the England camp is optimistic that the all-rounder will feature in the Trent Bridge Test in Nottingham following developments in a case that has dominated discu…
Ben Stokes to return for England next week - but stripped of captaincy
England are positive Ben Stokes will return for next week’s third Test against New Zealand in Nottingham – but not as captain. An expedited investigation from the Cricket Regulator is understood to have concluded on Thursday shortly after England’s Test captain was interviewed by the disciplinary body that is independent of the England & Wales Cricket Board. The results of the investigation into both Stokes and Gus Atkinson, who broke England’s …
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