Are Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson ready to return to the England squad? Speculation sparks after ECB divestment Cricket news
england star Ben Stokes Gus Atkinson and Gus Atkinson have withdrawn from the ongoing County Championship matches at the request of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), a move that has fueled speculation that both players could be available for the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge next week.Stokes and Atkinson did not play in the second Test after breaching team curfew while celebrating England’s series-opening win at Lord’s. There is a substitute captain Joe Root Led by an inexperienced side, England struggled against New Zealand at The Oval and faced a tough final day.Both players impressed for their respective counties before being withdrawn. Stokes played for Durham against Northamptonshire, scoring 25 on Friday before hitting 95 in an entertaining game on Saturday. State Selectman Marcus North was among those watching his performance.Atkinson also performed well against Glamorgan in Surrey, taking 4 wickets for 61 runs. Stokes was replaced in Durham’s starting XI by Colin Ackerman at ECB request, while Tom Lawes replaced Atkinson at Surrey.
The problem still exists Violate curfew investigation
While England head coach Brendan McCullum had earlier expressed concerns about Stokes’ mentality, Durham head coach Ryan Campbell put forward a different perspective. “All I see is old Ben Stokes, he loves being in the Durham dressing room, loves being around the cricket ground and doesn’t miss a beat,” he added.According to British media reports, the European Central Bank is still investigating the two men’s curfew violations and has not yet announced any decision. Likewise, England’s squad for the third Test is yet to be decided. Any updates on the matter are not expected until after the second Test at The Oval.Meanwhile, England were thrashed by New Zealand for 253 runs at The Oval, squandering the momentum of the home team’s victory as the series was tied 1-1 ahead of the decisive third Test in Nottingham.
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