Sports · 19 June 2026

Stokes returns to play for Durham after England curfew breach

Ben Stokes will return to action for Durham on Friday in a County Championship match against Northamptonshire. He and Gus Atkinson were made unavailable for England's second Test against New Zealand after breaking a midnight curfew. Both are under investigation by the England and Wales Cricket Board and the Cricket Regulator.

By BriefTea Editorial · 19 June 2026 at 0:37

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