Ben Stokes will return as England captain for next week's third and deciding Test against New Zealand in Nottingham, England head coach Brendon McCullum announced Sunday.

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