Jofra Archer has been ruled out from the upcoming ODI series between England and the West Indies due to proper thumb damage.
The right-handed pacer was injured during the IPL 2025 match between the Kolkata Knight Rider and the Rajasthan Royals. He was injured while fielding during the match on May 4th. The injury appeared minor at that time, but further evaluation confirmed ligament damage. As a result, he also missed the last two games of the Rajasthan Royals at IPL 2025.
Jofra Archer was expected to fit in time for the ODI series against the West Indies, but he is now ruled out. England named Luke Wood an Archer alternative.
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“Jophra Archer, pace bowler from England Men and Sussex, has been excluded from the Metrobank ODI series against the West Indies due to proper thumb damage,” the ECB said in a media release.
“He will be reassessed over the next two weeks by the English medical team to determine when he will return to action.
“Luncashire’s Lukewood was added to the England ODI team for a three-match series that begins on May 29th at Edbaston.”
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The latest injuries also question Archer’s participation in an informal test against India A. The match is scheduled to begin on June 6th, with Archer competing with the right time for a conflict. If he recovers in the Red Ball Game and works well, he could be part of the England team in the 5-match Test series against India.
Meanwhile, the ODI series between England and the West Indies is scheduled to begin on May 29th at Edgbaston. The second match will take place in Cardiff on June 1st, and the last game will take place in London on June 3rd.
Jofra Archer’s Unforgettable IPL Campaign:
Before getting injured, Jofra Archer received an unforgettable campaign for the Rajasthan Royals in 2025.
He ended the campaign with 11 wickets of 12 games. Archer’s economic rate at IPL 2025 was almost 10.
