England Test captain Ben Stokes, 34, expressed that he feels 'quite lucky' to be alive after a serious injury sustained during a coaching session in February. Stokes was hit in the face by a cricket ball, resulting in a broken cheekbone that required surgery. He reflected on the incident, stating that if he had turned his head just a couple of inches, the outcome could have been fatal. Despite the severity of the injury and the subsequent surgery, he has managed to stay positive and is now focused on returning to the field. Stokes is expected to play in two first-class County Championship games next month before leading England in their first Test of the home season against New Zealand at Lord's, starting on June 4. This match is crucial for England as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 4-1 defeat in the Ashes series against Australia.