Brendon McCullum has confirmed Ben Stokes will return as England captain for the third Test in Nottingham after being dropped for a team curfew breach.

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

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