Somerset wicketkeeper Craig Kieswetter has revealed that he needs facial surgery after suffering a broken nose and fractured cheekbone.

The 26-year-old sustained the injuries at the weekend while playing against Northamptonshire in the Championship.

Injury update: broken nose and a fractured orbital socket. Surgery is required but thankfully no lasting damage to the eye..

— Craig Kieswetter (@kiesy_22) July 14, 2014

Kieswetter has featured in 46 one-day internationals and 25 Twenty20 matches for England.

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Jack Prescott