Head coach Ryan Campbell says that everyone at Durham was flattered by the way departing England captain Ben Stokes spoke about his county.
Stokes retired from Test cricket during the third Test defeat by New Zealand at Trent Bridge.
The 35-year-old said he had enjoyed playing for Durham in their County Championship game against Northamptonshire while he was suspended for the second Test and how it had rekindled his love of the game.
"It was absolutely flattering," Campbell told BBC Radio Newcastle. "Every single Durham player couldn't believe how well he spoke about Durham and the time he's been back, and that he's looking forward to coming back with us."
Campbell and the Durham players only found out about Stokes' decision during their T20 win over Middlesex on Sunday.
Stokes retired from Test cricket during the third Test defeat by New Zealand at Trent Bridge.
The 35-year-old said he had enjoyed playing for Durham in their County Championship game against Northamptonshire while he was suspended for the second Test and how it had rekindled his love of the game.
"It was absolutely flattering," Campbell told BBC Radio Newcastle. "Every single Durham player couldn't believe how well he spoke about Durham and the time he's been back, and that he's looking forward to coming back with us."
Campbell and the Durham players only found out about Stokes' decision during their T20 win over Middlesex on Sunday.
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