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.

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. 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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