The development comes as a major boost for England, who have welcomed back several senior players for the Nottingham Test. While both Stokes and Atkinson were found to have breached certain contractual obligations relating to player conduct, the ECB concluded that neither player was responsible for any violent behaviour during the incident.
The squad also sees the return of Ollie Robinson and wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith. Meanwhile, youngsters Rew and Baker have dropped out of the squad after featuring in England's plans earlier in the series.
England's selectors have largely retained the core group from the previous Test while bringing back several senior names following the conclusion of the disciplinary process.
Ben Stokes avoids punishment as England unveil squad for third New Zealand Test
"The pair will return to the squad ahead of our final Test match of the series in Nottingham. Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have been included in the England Men's squad for the third Rothesay Test against New Zealand following the conclusion of an ECB disciplinary hearing in relation to their conduct in the early hours of Monday 8 June."
"Stokes and Atkinson were found to have breached specific contractual obligations that require England players to at all times maintain the highest standards of conduct and act in the best interests of England cricket."
"In addition to not being considered for selection for the second Rothesay Test, they have both been given a written warning as to their conduct."
"It was also concluded that no blame should be attached to the players for violent conduct at the nightclub."
Regarding Atkinson, the ECB stated:
England third Test squad vs New Zealand
Ben Stokes (captain), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Jordan Cox, Ben Duckett, Matthew Fisher, Emilio Gay, Ollie Robinson, Joe Root, Jamie Smith and Josh Tongue.
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