Yahoo Sports reports: Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were withdrawn from their county matches at the ECB's request, fuelling speculation over a return for the third Test against New Zealand. The pair, sidelined from the second Test after breaking curfew, impressed for Durham and Surrey respectively. Their cases remain under investigation as England seek to recover from a 253-run defeat at The Oval.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 21, 2026 5:29 PM
Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson set for England return? ECB sparks speculation after County withdrawals
Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were withdrawn from their county matches at the ECB's request, fuelling speculation over a return for the third Test against New Zealand. The pair, sidelined from the second Test after breaking curfew, impressed for Durham and Surrey respectively. Their cases remain under investigation as England seek to recover from a 253-run defeat at The Oval.
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