It is anticipated that the regulator will recommend a one-match ban - applied retrospectively - meaning that both Stokes and Atkinson would come into the reckoning for the series finale.

The England captain was not considered for the second Test against New Zealand after breaking a team curfew.

The 35-year-old is currently suspended but is expected to back with the team in time for the third Test

Stokes was left out of the second Test against New Zealand after a curfew breach

Stokes missed the second Test defeat pending the results of an disciplinary investigation