Ben Stokes: England captain set for return to cricket with Durham

England Test captain Ben Stokes is set to return to cricket for Durham's County Championship four-day match against Worcestershire, his first appearance since the fifth Ashes Test. The 34-year-old has recovered from a fractured cheekbone sustained during an indoor training session in February 2025. The match will serve as preparation for England's upcoming Test series against New Zealand, which begins on 4 June.