Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have been withdrawn from the remainder of their respective County Championship matches in a clear indication that they will return to the England team for the final Test against New Zealand.

Source: [Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12040/13556326/ben-stokes-withdrawn-from-remainder-of-durhams-county-championship-match-at-ecb-request-in-strong-hint-of-england-test-return)

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