The 35-year-old is being investigated over a breach of team protocols following the first Test victory over New Zealand.

Stokes is in contention to feature in the County Championship amid an ongoing investigation

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

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Ben Stokes has been picked in the Durham squad for their home match against Northamptonshire in Chester-le-Street beginning Friday | Cricket

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

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…

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

The 35-year-old is being investigated over a breach of team protocols following the first Test victory over New Zealand.

Ben Stokes is expected to return as England captain after missing the second Test for breaking team protocols by visiting a nightclub in the early hours of the morning

Absent England captain Stokes was applauded warmly by a sparse crowd at the Riverside.

Dropped England captain Ben Stokes was denied a wicket with just his fourth ball as he returned to action for Durham in their County Championship match against Northamptonshire on…

The England captain was in County Championship action after being stood down for the second Test against New Zealand.

Absent from England’s second Test against New Zealand, Ben Stokes bowled fast for Durham but ended 15 overs with a breakthrough

Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson impressed in the County Championship after being dropped by England, with Stokes taking 1-60 for Durham against Northamptonshire.