Overview

• Jofra Archer has been ruled out of England's three-match ODI series against the West Indies due to a right thumb injury sustained while fielding for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL.
• Lancashire left-arm seamer Luke Wood has been called up as Archer's replacement for the ODI series starting May 29 in Birmingham.
• The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed Archer will undergo medical reassessment over the next two weeks to determine his return timeline.
• The injury casts doubt on Archer's participation in England Lions' red-ball fixture against India A on June 6 and his potential Test return against India starting June 20.
• Archer last played a Test match in February 2021 and has faced recurring injuries, delaying his long-anticipated return to first-class cricket.