Ben Stokes named in Durham squad after England Test exclusion
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 12:49 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Ben Stokes has been included in Durham's squad for their County Championship match against Northamptonshire starting June 19. Stokes was dropped from England’s squad for the second Test against New Zealand due to an ongoing investigation over a breach of team rules following a curfew violation. Head coach Ryan Campbell mentioned Stokes had been training and expressed a willingness to let him return to play. England's head coach Brendon McCullum expressed concern for Stokes and emphasized his ongoing communication with him as they navigate the situation.
- •Stokes is back in training ahead of the County Championship match.
- •He was excluded from England's Test squad due to a curfew breach.
- •Ryan Campbell supports Stokes's return to play for Durham.
- •Brendon McCullum has ongoing concerns for Stokes's well-being.
- •The match against Northamptonshire begins on June 19.
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- 2:12 PMESPNcricinfo — Ben Stokes set to play for Durham as England investigation continues
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- 1:15 PMBBC Sport — Dropped England captain Stokes to play for Durham
- 12:49 PMYahoo Sports — Ben Stokes named in Durham squad after being dropped by England for second Test
"England Test captain Ben Stokes is set to return to competitive cricket for Durham in their County Championship match against Northamptonshire. He was previously omitted from England's second Test against New Zealand due to a nightclub incident. Both Stokes and Gus Atkinson have now been cleared for domestic play, with a decision on their international availability expected soon.
"Dropped for England's second Test against New Zealand, Ben Stokes is set to return to action after being named in Durham's squad for their County Championship match against Northamptonshire.
"Ben Stokes will make his return to action for Durham after being named in their squad for the County Championship match against Northamptonshire on Friday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 8:05 PMBen Stokes returns to action amid nightclub controversy as England await investigation outcome
England Test captain Ben Stokes is set to return to competitive cricket for Durham in their County Championship match against Northamptonshire. He was previously omitted from England's second Test against New Zealand due to a nightclub incident. Both Stokes and Gus Atkinson have now been cleared for domestic play, with a decision on their international availability expected soon.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 2:23 PMDropped for England vs New Zealand 2nd Test, Ben Stokes returns to action in Durham squad for Northamptonshire clash
Dropped for England's second Test against New Zealand, Ben Stokes is set to return to action after being named in Durham's squad for their County Championship match against Northamptonshire.
- ESPNcricinfoJun 18, 2026, 2:12 PMBen Stokes set to play for Durham as England investigation continues
Stokes named in Durham squad on same day he and Atkinson interviewed by Cricket Regulator
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 1:15 PMDropped England captain Stokes to play for Durham
Ben Stokes will make his return to action for Durham after being named in their squad for the County Championship match against Northamptonshire on Friday.
- BBC SportJun 18, 2026, 1:15 PMDropped England captain Stokes to play for Durham
Ben Stokes will make his return to action for Durham after being named in their squad for the County Championship match against Northamptonshire on Friday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 12:49 PMBen Stokes named in Durham squad after being dropped by England for second Test
Stokes is in contention to feature in the County Championship amid an ongoing investigation
- Sky Sports—Stokes included in Durham squad for Friday's County Championship game
England captain Ben Stokes has been included in Durham's 15-man squad for Friday's County Championship clash with Northamptonshire.
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