Breaking News: Stokes Set to Return as Captain for Third Test
Ben Stokes is likely to return as captain of the England cricket team for the third Test at Trent Bridge. He will be joined by 28-year-old Atkinson.
Investigations are ongoing regarding Stokes and Atkinson breaking England’s midnight curfew following their victory over New Zealand at Lord’s. The results of this investigation have not yet been announced.
No official England squad for the third Test will be confirmed until after the second Test at The Oval, where England is expected to face a heavy defeat on Sunday.
Due to the absence of Stokes, Atkinson, injured Ollie Robinson, and Jamie Smith, who is on paternity leave, England has made five changes to the team that won the first Test.
The current lineup includes three debutants and has struggled against New Zealand, who are poised to level the series at 1-1.
On Saturday, pace bowler Josh Tongue stated that England has “missed” Stokes, acknowledging his significant contributions to the team.
