Cricket-England test captain Stokes returns to action after facial surgery
England test captain Ben Stokes is set to play for the first time since suffering a fractured cheekbone while training in February when his team Durham visit Worcestershire in the County Championship from Friday. Media reports said Stokes was struck by a ball during a net session, sustaining bruises, cuts and a broken cheekbone.
England test captain Ben Stokes is set to play for the first time since suffering a fractured cheekbone while training in February when his team Durham visit Worcestershire in the County Championship from Friday. Media reports said Stokes was struck by a ball during a net session, sustaining bruises, cuts and a broken cheekbone. He underwent facial surgery soon after.
The 34-year-old has now completed his recovery from the surgery, Durham said in a statement on Thursday. Stokes last appeared for England against Australia in January. England play their next test against New Zealand at Lord's from June 4.
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