Ben Stokes moves step closer to England return after withdrawal from Durham duty (opens original article in a new tab)

Ben Stokes' Test return is progressing as he was removed from Durham's match, with both he and Gus Atkinson expected to be available for England's third Test.

• Ben Stokes was removed from Durham's match to potentially return for England's third Test.
• Gus Atkinson was also withdrawn from his fixture alongside Stokes.
• Stokes and Atkinson are expected to be available for the third Test at Trent Bridge.