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Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson withdrawn from county matches ‘at request of ECB’

England captain Stokes stood down from Durham gameDecision hints at third Test recall for both playersBen Stokes and Gus Atkinson have been withdrawn from the remainder of Durham and Surrey’s ongoing County Championship matches at the request of the England and Wales Cricket Board [ECB].“Ben Stokes has been withdrawn from the remainder of Durham’s County Championship match against Northamptonshire at the request of the ECB,” a club statement on X said. “Colin Ackermann will replace Stokes in the Durham 11.” Continue reading...

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Stokes withdrawn from Durham duty, Essex v Notts and more: county cricket day three – live

Durham: Stokes withdrawn ‘at request of ECB’ Email Tanya with your thoughts on the day’s actionMorning everyone and a happy summer solstice to you all. Breaking news at The Oval and here at CLS that Stokes and Atkinson and have been withdrawn from duty and will presumably be meeting up with England after the denouement to the second Test at The Oval. But away from that, there are eight games of cricket to win. Play starts at 11am, do join us.Tanya will be with you shortly, but some breaking news to bring you early on: Ben Stokes will not play any further part in Durham’s match against Northamptonshire, having been “withdrawn at the request of the ECB”. Continue reading...

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