Ben Stokes Makes Much-Awaited Return Following Nightclub Row
Ben Stokes has been involved in the nightclub incident with Gus Atkinson. Following this, an investigation was started by the ECB and Stokes was ruled out of the second Test. But he has officially made his comeback to cricket, as he has been named in Durham’s squad for the County Championship.
Ben Stokes was thought to be missing from the game for a long period. But he has eventually made a comeback to the game, which has given some positive signs to the fans. He was recently involved in a nightclub incident, where his English teammate, Gus Atkinson, also accompanied him.
It happened after the first Test against New Zealand, where England won by 115 runs. As Gus Atkinson and Ben Stokes visited a nightclub, they had already violated the lockdown rules of the team. And eventually, they were also involved in an incident with a rugby player, highlighting the scene to a great extent.
Some reports even said that Ben Stokes will be announcing his retirement from the game soon. But something entirely opposite has happened. Durham has named its squad for the County Championship, and it has been confirmed that Ben Stokes will be making his return to the County Championship.
Our Take
Ben Stokes being available for Durham in the County Championship is a big positive for the team. Fans will also be having an eye on this game, as they aim to see whether Stokes is coming up at his best or not. The English skipper has been ruled out of the second Test, as he finds himself back in the domestic circuit. And with his return to cricket, it is clear that he has no plans to announce a retirement soon.