Ben Stokes marked his return to the England Test team in stunning fashion, displaying tireless bowling against New Zealand as he joined one of the most successful clubs in Test cricket history.The England all-rounder became the second player in history to record more than 7,000 Test runs and 250 wickets, joining the great South African. Jacques Kallis by accomplishing the most impressive feat of all.At the time of writing, Stokes scored 7,228 Test runs and took 250 wickets, while Kallis ended his illustrious career with 13,289 runs and 292 wickets.The landmark came in the third test against New Zealand when the visitors opted to bat first. England endured a disappointing start as Devon Conway and Tom Latham put on an opening stand of 317, leaving the hosts in search of a breakthrough.It was Stokes who finally broke the deadlock, removing Latham to end the mammoth stand. From there, the England captain led the batting with style, playing long, hard balls and taking four wickets to emerge as England’s best performer. His relentless effort kept England in the match despite New Zealand’s strong start.This play was important considering what happened immediately after his return. Stokes missed the second Test against New Zealand after he and teammate Gus Atkinson were suspended by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for breaching the team’s curfew following England’s victory in the first Test at Lord’s.The pair emerged victorious and attended a morning event at Chelsea nightclub. Reports said that the England national team’s defense chief was snapped up with a rugby ball from Premiership club Saracens at the time.After an investigation, the ECB said that Stokes and Atkinson had “breached the terms of the contract” and issued written warnings. However, the independent Cricket Regulator found that “there is insufficient evidence to establish that a breach of the rules took place.”With England slumping to a 253-run defeat in the second Test, Stokes and Atkinson were immediately recalled for the third Test. Stokes responded in superb fashion, delivering a consistent display of bowling while writing his name in the record books.On reaching the rare milestone of 7,000 Test runs and 250 wickets, Stokes has established himself as one of the greatest cricketers of our time, joining Jacques Kallis as the only cricketers to do so.