Stokes returns to Durham training after England omission
Summary
Ben Stokes returned to training with Durham after missing England's second Test against New Zealand because of a nightclub incident. He and teammate Gus Atkinson broke a team curfew, which led to an investigation by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).Key Facts
- Ben Stokes missed the second Test at The Oval after breaking the England team's midnight curfew.
- Gus Atkinson was also involved and made unavailable for the same Test.
- The curfew breach followed England’s win in the first Test against New Zealand.
- Stokes and Atkinson were present when a security staff member was struck by a rugby player.
- Both players are allowed to continue playing domestic cricket while the investigation is ongoing.
- The ECB is investigating the incident and has not yet decided on any penalties.
- England’s director of cricket said he expects Stokes to play international cricket again but made no promises about his captaincy.
- The investigation’s outcome is not expected before the start of the second Test.
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