England have reinstated Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson for the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, following an ECB disciplinary hearing over a curfew breach. The two players had been suspended for the previous match. Separately, prediction market Polymarket reports a 61% probability that the upcoming World Cup will see five or more misses.
Disciplinary resolution
The ECB hearing cleared Stokes and Atkinson to return for the Trent Bridge Test. The pair were suspended for violating a team curfew. Their inclusion strengthens the squad as England look to build on the series.
Market odds on misses
Polymarket, a decentralized prediction platform, has priced the chance of five or more misses at the next World Cup at 61%. The odds reflect bettors' expectations for the tournament, though the specific type of miss is not defined in the available data. The market remains active as the event approaches.
