Ben Stokes is expected to play two matches for Durham before England's first Test of the summer and could also feature for England Lions
England captain Ben Stokes said he is "lucky" and "might not be here" had things been slightly different when he was hit in the face by a cricket ball in February.
The all-rounder was struck while working in the nets with academy players at his county Durham.
He required what he described as "pretty major facial surgery" on a broken cheekbone, which has ruled him out of action until May.
"It was a pretty scary situation," Stokes told the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) website.
