After Banned Ben Stokes clear to play against Australia

After Banned Ben Stokes clear to play against Australia 

The England international was arrested on September 25 and has been charged along with Ryan Ali, 28, and Ryan Hale, 26.

The ECB has informed the England selectors of their decision and Stokes is expected to join the squad in New Zealand for February's T20 Tri-series.

In a statement, the ECB said: "Following a full Board discussion, in which all considerations were taken into account, the ECB Board has agreed that Ben Stokes should now be considered for England selection.

"Given the CPS decision to charge him and two others with affray, confirmation of his intention to contest the charge and the potential length of time to trial, the Board agreed that it would not be fair, reasonable or proportionate for Ben Stokes to remain unavailable for a further indeterminate period.

"ECB fully respects the legal process and the player's intention to defend himself against the charge."

Stokes missed this winter's Ashes series after being suspended from playing for England by the ECB following an incident outside a Bristol nightclub in September.

Source: skysports.com