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Slimline Stokes makes impression with pair of wickets on red-ball return
England captain took new ball along with two victims in 11 overs in Championship comeback for Durham against Worcestershire
TL;DR
- Ben Stokes has returned to red-ball cricket for Durham after retiring from ODIs and T20Is.
- He took two wickets in his first County Championship match back, bowling with pace and looking sharp.
- Stokes bowled with the new ball, prompting speculation about a potential switch to opening bowler for England.
- His batting returns have thinned recently, while his bowling shows promise.
- Stokes's preference is to play red-ball cricket.