England captain Ben Stokes is set to return to domestic cricket after being named in Durham’s squad for the County Championship match against Northamptonshire on Friday. Multiple reports agree that Stokes is included in Durham’s 15-man squad for the fixture. BBC Sport and Sky Sports both state that he will play for Durham, indicating his participation in the match rather than just being an unused option. The reports position the game as Stokes’ return to action, suggesting he has been unavailable for selection previously. The match is scheduled to begin on Friday, and Durham’s selection is framed as preparing for the County Championship clash at that time. No other specific details about Stokes’ prior absence, expected role, or match conditions are included in the provided sources. Overall, the coverage consistently reports the same core points: Stokes’ inclusion in the Durham squad, the opponent being Northamptonshire, and the County Championship fixture taking place on Friday.