England skipper going on attack in county return

BEN Stokes’ county comeback is set to be an all-action affair, with Durham considering unleashing the England captain as a new-ball strike bowler.

- BY RORY DOLLARD

Ben Stokes will bowl for Durham on his county return today

Stokes will make his first appearance since the Ashes against Worcestershire today, his return to action having been delayed after a stray ball to the face left him needing reconstructive surgery.

The 34-year-old’s body had already been through the mill in recent times, missing last summer’s series decider against India with a shoulder complaint and hobbling through the final Test in Australia with a groin injury.