Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBen Stokes is set to return as England's captain for the upcoming third Test against New Zealand, following his absence from the second Test. Stokes was previously stood down from the second Rothesay Test due to a disciplinary investigation concerning a breach of team protocols in the early hours of June 8. During his temporary removal from the England squad, Stokes played for Durham in the Rothesay County Championship, where he scored a rapid 95. England head coach Brendon McCullum confirmed Stokes' reinstatement after England's significant 253-run defeat to New Zealand, expressing relief at seeing Stokes back in form and enjoying cricket. McCullum addressed speculation about a strained relationship with Stokes, affirming their strong working partnership and mutual respect, despite acknowledging 'robust conversations' and the need to uphold team standards. In fullBen Stokes set to return as England captain for third New Zealand TestThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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

The England and Wales Cricket Board is hopeful that Ben Stokes will be able to make a quick return as England captain

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

England captain Ben Stokes could return to Test duty as soon as next week's series finale against New Zealand, several British media outlets reported Thursday.

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

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…

LONDON, June 20 : England's slide towards likely defeat by New Zealand in the second test happened as absent captain Ben Stokes was scoring 95 for his county side Durham on…

England's slide towards likely defeat by New Zealand in the second test happened as absent captain Ben Stokes was scoring 95 for his county side Durham on Saturday.

The captain was stood down from the second Rothesay Test against New Zealand pending the results of an disciplinary investigation.

June 21 : Captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson will return for England’s third test against New Zealand in Nottingham following the conclusion of a disciplinary…

June 21 : England expect Ben Stokes to return to captain the side in the third test against New Zealand, head coach Brendon McCullum said on Sunday, after the all-rounder withdrew…

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

Matt Henry did the damage as New Zealand thrashed England by 253 runs in the second Test at the Oval on Sunday for a series-levelling victory as England confirmed Ben Stokes would…

Ben Stokes will return as England captain for the third Test against New Zealand, confirms head coach Brendon McCullum.

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 exiled national skipper bowled 25 overs and scored an encouraging 95 for his county, and is set to return to the England fold this week

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

Hosts crash to 253-run defeat to New Zealand in second Test

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