Stokes, Atkinson withdrawn from county matches as England returns loom

Ben Stokes. Gus Atkinson look set to return to the England squad for third Test against New Zealand after being withdrawn from their respective county matches on Sunday by the ECB;watch the decisive final England vs New Zealand Test live from Thursday on Sky Sports

Sunday 21 June 2026 13:05, UK

Source: https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/38599/13556326/ben-stokes-withdrawn-from-remainder-of-durhams-county-championship-match-at-ecb-request-in-strong-hint-of-england-test-return

Stokes, Atkinson withdrawn from county matches as England returns loom

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