England's Test skipper Ben Stokes ruled out of action until May due to broken cheekbone

In a major blow, England’s Test skipper Ben Stokes has been ruled out of action until May 2026 due to a broken cheekbone. Stokes is expected to miss the first month of the county season with Durham after undergoing surgery in February. Notably, he sustained the injury after he was hit in the face by a Durham academy player in the nets.