Durham Cricket is in the news as Ben Stokes, their captain, recovers from a facial injury, sidelining him at the start of the season.
England’s women face New Zealand in a three-ODI and three-T20 series ahead of the home World Cup, with Charlie Dean captaining the side and Nat Sciver-Brunt managing a calf injury as the team prepares for the tournament starting on June 12.
Ben Stokes has required facial surgery after suffering a broken cheekbone during a net session at Durham in February. He has been working on recovery and is expected to lead England in the first Test against New Zealand at Lord’s on June 4. Stokes has also addressed recent team criticism and team dynamics.