The ECB revealed Stokes and Atkinson are beneath investigation in a press release launched on 8 June.
Within the speedy aftermath, there have been considerations the 35-year-old could retire.
These fears had been allayed when he returned to coaching with Durham on Saturday and Stokes is now as a consequence of play for them for the third time this season.
Addressing the media on Tuesday, two days earlier than England’s second Check in opposition to New Zealand at The Oval, head coach Brendon McCullum wouldn’t be drawn on Stokes’ future as an England participant or captain.
The New Zealander did, nevertheless, repeatedly talked about his “fear” and “concern” for Stokes.
In distinction, on Wednesday, Durham head coach Ryan Campbell mentioned Stokes is in “good spirits”.
In Stokes’ absence, Joe Root is captaining England, a job Root mentioned he takes on a “sport by sport” foundation.
England’s third Check in opposition to New Zealand at Trent Bridge begins subsequent Thursday, so an replace on the investigations and availability of Stokes and Atkinson would wish to come back by Monday on the newest.
If the pair are made obtainable and are subsequently chosen within the England squad for the third Check, they may very well be withdrawn from their county fixtures and changed by different gamers.
