England Fast Bowler Jofra Archer Has Been Rules out of the Upcoming Three-Match Odie Series Against The West Indies Due to a Right Thumb Injury, The England and Wales CRICKET BOARD 21. The setback is yet another frustrating development for the 30-year-old pacer, who has battled a string of injuries in recent years. Archer was also not part of the england squad for the one-off test against zimbabwe, which was announced earlier this month.
“England Men’s and Sussex Pace Bowler Joffra Archer has been ruled out of the Metro Bank ODI Series Against the West Indies Due to a Right Thumb Injury,” The ecb said in an official statement. “He will be ressessed by the england medical team over the next fortnight to determine when he may return to action.”
To cover for archer’s absence, the eCB has named 29-YLD LANCASHRE Left-Arm Seamer Luke Wood as His Replacement in the Squad. Wood, who has impressed in Limited Opportunities with his pace and versatiness, will look to seize this chance on home Soil.
Wood has received recently featured in the pakistan super league for his franchise, peshawar zalmi with 11 wickets across eggs eggs.
Meanwhile, Archer will be reassessed by the england medical team to determine when he could return to action.
England’s First Fixture Against The West Indies is Scheduled for May 29 at Edgbaston.
England’s revised Squad for the Odie Series Against West Indies:
Harry Brook (C), Gus Atkinson, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethl, JOS Buttler, Brydon Carse, Ben Ducket, Tom Hartley, Will Jacks, Saqib Mahmood, Jamie Overton, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashad, Joe root, jamie smith, luke wood.
England’s ODI Fixtures v West Indies
First ODI: May 29, EDGBASTON
Second ODI: June 1, Cardiff
Third Odie: June 3, The Oval
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