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‘I’ve got out quite lucky’: Stokes reflects on facial injury, eyes return ahead of Test summer

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‘I’ve Got Out Quite Lucky’: Stokes Reflects On Facial Injury, Eyes Return Ahead Of Test Summer

By IANS News April 15, 2026 • 16:08 PM View: 133

New Delhi: England’s Test captain Ben Stokes has described himself as fortunate to have avoided more serious consequences after sustaining a facial injury earlier this year, as he continues his recovery with an eye on the upcoming international season.

Stokes sustained a broken right cheekbone and several facial injuries in February after being hit by a cricket ball while training with Durham’s academy players. He subsequently had surgery and is now close to returning to competitive cricket.

Opening up about the incident, Stokes admitted the outcome could have been far worse.

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