England captain Ben Stokes was dismissed for just 14 as he continued his return for Durham in their second division County Championship match away to Worcestershire on Saturday.

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Pace-bowling all-rounder Stokes had taken two wickets on Friday's opening day at New Road in his first outing since England's woeful Ashes series loss.

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But hopes of a significant first-innings contribution were dashed when he edged 20-year-old paceman Jack Home to second slip for a 14 made from 17 balls.

Worcestershire had earlier been dismissed for 308, with Home making a useful 63.

Durham reached stumps on 207-6, with David Bedingham contributing 83 and Graham Clark 48 not out.

Stokes suffered a freak injury when he was hit in the face by a ball during a net session while coaching academy players in February.

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The 34-year-old, who suffered a groin strain during England's recent 4-1 Ashes humbling in Australia, had to undergo reconstructive surgery.

England's international season starts with a three-Test series against New Zealand at Lord's commencing on June 4.

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Stokes enjoyed a revival as a Test-match bowler last year, taking 33 wickets at just over 23 apiece.
 

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