England Test captain Ben Stokes has successfully undergone surgery after suffering a facial injury caused by a cricket ball during a coaching session at Durham's indoor cricket facility. The incident, which resulted in a fractured cheekbone, occurred when a ball struck him while he was coaching academy players. Stokes shared his post-surgery condition on Instagram, humorously noting, 'May not look like it... but the surgery was a success,' as reported by Geo Sport and Yahoo Sports. Despite the injury, Stokes remains committed to his coaching duties, planning to join the England Lions coaching staff for their series against Pakistan Shaheens in the UAE next month, as mentioned by Crictips.
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Ben Stokes Undergoes Facial Surgery After Injury in London

Ben Stokes undergoes successful surgery for a facial injury from a cricket ball. Despite the setback, he remains committed to coaching and future cricket duties, highlighting his resilience.
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