Big accident with Ben Stokes, narrowly saved his life during net practice, said, perhaps I would not be giving this interview today

News India Live, Digital Desk: England Test captain and star player of Rajasthan Royals (RR) in IPL 2026 ben stokes He narrowly escaped being a victim of a terrible accident. An accident that happened during net practice has stunned not only him but the entire cricket world. Stokes himself admitted that he was “lucky to be alive today.”

What happened in the net session?

This incident happened when Ben Stokes was practicing his batting. A fast bowler’s ball took the edge of his bat and hit him directly in the middle of his helmet’s grill and neck. This part is very sensitive and injury here can prove fatal.

Stokes shared the scary experience, saying: “It was really scary. Given the speed and the angle at which the ball hit, if it had been off by a few inches, the outcome could have been much worse. To be honest, had it not been for luck, I probably wouldn’t be here today giving this interview.”

Debate again arose on safety equipment

This accident has once again sparked a debate on the safety of players and the design of helmets in cricket. The use of neck guards in helmets has been mandatory or encouraged since the tragic Phil Hughes incident, but Stokes’ incident shows that there is still room for improvement in safety measures.

IPL 2026 and relief for Rajasthan Royals

It is a matter of relief for Rajasthan Royals that Ben Stokes has not suffered any serious injury. The medical team has examined him and he has been advised to take rest for a few days. He will remain under observation under the concussion protocol. The Rajasthan team is already struggling with injuries to some players, so Stokes being safe is a great news for them.

Fans and fellow players have taken to social media to pray for Stokes to be fully fit soon. It is expected that he will soon return to the field with his aggressive batting.