Ben Stokes’ return to cricket delayed further after cheekbone injury surgery

IANS | March 28, 2026 3:33 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) England captain Ben Stokes has confirmed that his return to competitive cricket has been delayed until May due to complications from a cheekbone injury. The 34-year-old all-rounder, who was hit by a ball during a training session with Durham’s academy players in early February, underwent surgery a week later to repair the fractured cheekbone.

IPL 2026: Malinga to replace Cummins as Aakash Chopra picks SRH playing XI against RCB

IANS | March 28, 2026 1:04 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra has picked his strongest playing XI for the 2016 champions Sunrisers Hyderabad ahead of their opening clash against the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday.