Ben Stokes to have finger surgical procedure on Monday, out for as much as 12 weeks: ECB

England all-rounder Ben Stokes will likely be out of motion for “up to 12 weeks” as his fractured left index finger would require surgical procedure that may happen in Leeds on Monday.
A repeat X-ray and CT scan revealed that the 29-year-old has a fracture in his left index finger, an damage that he picked up throughout the ongoing IPL. Stokes, who’s presently in India together with his franchise Rajasthan Royals, will fly dwelling on Saturday.
“Ben Stokes will be out for up to 12 weeks…He will have surgery in Leeds on Monday,” learn a press release from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Friday.
The damage occurred whereas Stokes was fielding throughout Royals’ opening match in opposition to Punjab Kings on Monday when he accomplished a catch within the deep to see off Punjab Kings batsman Chris Gayle.
While Stokes is dominated out of your complete match, it stays to be seen if one other key Royals participant, Jofra Archer, can get well in time from a hand damage to participate within the later levels of the IPL.