England skipper Ben Stokes had to wait until his 17th over to claim a wicket on his return to action as Durham chief executive Tim Bostock called for a “common sense” approach to his disciplinary situation.
The 35-year-old, making his first Rothesay County Championship appearance at the Banks Homes Riverside since 2024, had George Bartlett caught at slip for 30 to gain some reward from what had looked like being a frustrating day.
