Jofra Archer Ruled Out of ODI Series Against West Indies Due to Injury
Injury Forces Archer to Miss ODI Series
Jofra Archer's ongoing battle with injuries continues, as the England fast bowler will miss the upcoming three-match ODI series against the West Indies due to a right thumb injury. In his absence, Luke Wood has been called up to the squad.
Speedy recovery, Jofra 🤞 🙏
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) May 21, 2025
Challenges Ahead of Test Comeback
This latest setback comes as Archer was preparing for his return to Test cricket. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced that his injury will be assessed in the next two weeks, casting doubt on his participation in the highly anticipated five-match Test series against India.
Archer had been a consistent player for the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in IPL 2025, participating in all 12 matches before the tournament was suspended, although he missed the last two games.
Uncertainty Surrounds Test Series Participation
Due to this injury, Archer's availability for the upcoming Test series against India is now uncertain. His absence could leave England's pace attack lacking in experience.
The exact moment of the injury remains unclear, but it is believed that Archer sustained the thumb injury during training, which prevented him from playing in RR's final matches.