Ben Stokes charged with affray and available for England selection

England cricketer Ben Stokes has been charged with affray in connection with an incident that occurred outside a Bristol nightclub in September.

The all-rounder, who has not played for England since the incident, is now available for selection for the tour of New Zealand. He will join the squad for the second half of the triangular Twenty20 series in February.

Stokes, 26, intends to contest the affray charge.

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