Ben Stokes recently suffered a severe facial injury, displaying a black eye and bruises on Instagram. The England cricket player was hurt while coaching young players in Durham when a ball hit him unexpectedly. Stokes acknowledged his mistake in turning his back on the batter, breaking the cardinal rule of coaching. Despite the incident, Stokes maintained a light-hearted attitude, joking about the state of the cricket ball. He was promptly taken to the hospital for treatment.
Stokes, who is recovering from a groin injury, is preparing to return to cricket for Durham and potentially play in the upcoming Test match against Australia in June. The all-rounder has been actively involved in coaching and is expected to pursue coaching further after his playing career ends. Stokes, with 120 Test match appearances for England, remains committed to the team until the conclusion of the 2027 Ashes series.
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