May 7 (Reuters) - England test captain Ben Stokes is set to play for the first time since suffering a fractured cheekbone while training in February when his team Durham visit Worcestershire in the County Championship from Friday.
Media reports said Stokes was struck by a ball during a net session, sustaining bruises, cuts and a broken cheekbone. He underwent facial surgery soon after.
The 34-year-old has now completed his recovery from the surgery, Durham said in a statement on Thursday.
Stokes last appeared for England against Australia in January. England play their next test against New Zealand at Lord's from June 4.
(Reporting by Chiranjit Ojha in BengaluruEditing by Toby Davis)
