Stokes may get another chance with the new ball when Durham travel to Beckenham for a four-day contest against Kent beginning on Friday, though the side are likely to have fellow England international Matthew Potts return after he was rested from the Worcestershire clash.
Durham coach Ryan Campbell recently praised Stokes for the impact the England captain has had on his squad and suggested his plan was to use the right-armer with the new ball at certain stages of his comeback.
“He’ll be bowling for us, 100 percent,” Campbell told the Press Association recently.
“In one of the innings he might even go with the new ball, that’s in our thinking.
“I’m sure every England fan is delighted to see him back but we’re just happy to see one of our mates again.
“He holds himself to such high standards. He’ll be the first into fielding drills, throwing balls at people and hitting plenty himself.
“We’ve already spoken about Ben playing, how it brings more media and more eyes on a game.
“It adds another layer, not of stress but of responsibility to keep your own standards high. I’m really enjoying having him around.”
