![CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 29: English cricketer Ben Stokes arrives at Christchurch Airport on November 29, 2017 in Christchurch, New Zealand. Stokes flew in from the UK in preparation for the upcoming Ashes series in Australia. (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images)](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/AX3KZXRVWGZBIQRAGGHPVJFV4Q.jpg?smart=true&auth=79b448fb02f065138b3584b186c5bbaa280ae6f11f15c27406a3cb2b45e105c3&width=400&height=225)
Ben Stokes will reunite with his England teammates in New Zealand in February. Kai Schwoerer / Getty Images
Ben Stokes will reunite with his England teammates in New Zealand in February. Kai Schwoerer / Getty Images
Trevor Bayliss confident England will welcome Ben Stokes back 'with open arms'
Stokes has been made available for selection again despite facing affray charge following late night incident in Bristol last September.
Press Association
18 January, 2018