England’s fast bowler Joffra Archer has been dropped from the one-day international series against the West Indies in three matches starting on 29 May, which begins on May 29 in Edgbaston due to right thumb injury. Luke Wood is named as his replacement in the ODI team.England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) issued a statement about Archer’s injury situation: “England men and Sussex Paes bowler Joffra Archer has been excluded from the Metro Bank ODI against the West Indies, which is due to a right thumb injury. He will be revived by England Medical Team in the next fortnight.”Prior to the shock of this injury, Archer recently participated in the Indian Premier League (IPL), where he represented Rajasthan Royals. During his IPL stent, he claimed 11 wickets in 12 matches for the franchise.The upcoming series between England and the West Indies has three T20 Internationals after three Odis. The entire series are scheduled to take place from May 29 to June 10.Quiz: Who is that IPL player?The matches will be hosted by England, in which Edgbaston set to host the initial ODI of the series. The ECB has confirmed Wood as a replacement player who will step into the ODI team for the injured Archer.
Medical team will evaluate the progress of Archer’s injury in the next two weeks to determine their possible return in cricket. The evaluation will help set up a timeline for their recovery and availability for future matches.The series marks a significant stability in the International Cricket Calendar of England, in which both ODI and T20I formats have been contested against the West Indies at a gap of about two weeks.
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