在新西兰测试之前, 英格兰队长斯托克斯在手术后从面部受伤中恢复. England captain Stokes recovering from facial injuries after surgery ahead of New Zealand Test.

据英国媒体报道, 英格兰队长本·斯托克斯表示他很幸运能避免严重伤害. 在训练期间发生事故后, 他的脸骨断裂和面部受伤. England captain Ben Stokes says he feels fortunate to have avoided serious harm after a training session accident left him with a broken cheekbone and facial injuries. 现在他正在康复, 并打算在6月4日主场对阵新西兰的首次测试中带领英格兰队. After undergoing surgery, he is now recovering and aims to lead England in their first Test against New Zealand at Lord's on June 4. 斯托克斯还谈到了与教练布伦登·麦卡勒姆的紧张关系, 表示他们同意95%的时间并通过公开讨论解决分歧. Stokes also addressed tensions with coach Brendon McCullum, stating they agree 95% of the time and resolve differences through open discussion.