Ben Stokes ‘Lucky’ to Be Alive After Horrific Facial Injury

Michael Vaughan: ‘I have no idea why that Stokes interview was released’

Interview: The former England captain wants to see major changes inside Brendon McCullum’s camp when they take on New Zealand in the first Test series of the summer

Cricket champ admits to cheating death in ‘scary situation’

The England Test captain says he is only alive due to one small act and lucky timing.

'I might not be here': England ace's fears after blow

England captain Ben Stokes says he feels fortunate to be alive after his horror injury in practice.

Ben Stokes ‘lucky’ to be alive after horrific facial injury

England captain Ben Stokes has opened up on the horrific facial injury he suffered in the nets, admitting he is lucky to be alive. Stokes was struck in the...

Ben Stokes feels he was 'quite lucky' to be alive after nasty cheekbone blow

Ben Stokes said he feels 'quite lucky' to be alive after being hit in the face by a cricket ball, the England captain revealed on Wednesday. Stokes required surgery after fracturing his right cheekbone in a freak accident, along with other facial injuries, while coaching Durham’s academy players in February. In an in-house interview with the England and Wales Cricket Board, the 34-year-old all-rounder recalled: "I copped one straight in the face…

Ben Stokes reveals 'scary situation' as England cricket captain inches from death in horror injury

Ben Stokes has revealed he considers himself fortunate to still be alive following a frightening incident in February that left him with a fractured cheekbone.The England Test captain sustained the injury when a cricket ball struck him directly in the face while he was working with young players at Durham's academy.Stokes told the England and Wales Cricket Board: "I copped one straight in the face. Pretty nasty but, funnily, probably the best re…