Ben Stokes named in Durham squad to face Northamptonshire (opens original article in a new tab)

Ben Stokes is set to return to competitive cricket with Durham after being named in the squad for the match against Northamptonshire, following a curfew breach that led to his exclusion from the Test series against New Zealand.

• Ben Stokes named in Durham squad for County Championship match against Northamptonshire.
• Stokes was excluded from Test against New Zealand due to curfew breach and is under investigation with Gus Atkinson.
• Durham coach Ryan Campbell stated Stokes is in good spirits and focused on playing.