March 28, 2026 11:10 PM
Ben Stokes’ return to cricket delayed further after cheekbone injury surgery
England captain Ben Stokes has confirmed that his return to competitive cricket has been postponed until May due to complications from a cheekbone injury. The 34-year-old all-rounder, who was struck by a ball during a training session with Durham’s academy players in early February, underwent surgery a week later to repair the fractured cheekbone. Stokes had originally planned to return during Durham’s County Championship opening game against Kent this Friday. However, the club is still awa...