England captain Eoin Morgan has revealed that Jofra Archer is likely to pull out of the upcoming three-match ODI series against India putti...
England captain Eoin Morgan has revealed that Jofra Archer is likely to pull out of the upcoming three-match ODI series against India putting in doubt his participation in the ensuing Indian Premier League.
The star pacer has been nursing an elbow niggle through England’s tour of India. The 25-year-old has aggravated his troublesome right elbow and Morgan said he’s not sure of his participation in the ODI series, starting in Pune from March 23.
According to a report on ESPNCricinfo, Archer is set to return home after the T20I series, and will miss more than just the three-match ODI series against India to be played between March 23 and 29. The reported added that his franchise — Rajasthan Royals — are considering back-up plans, including finding a replacement but are waiting for a formal communication from the England Cricket Board.
Morgan confirmed on Saturday that the injury was getting worse.
“Not quite sure yet (about his availability for the ODIs). We’re going to wait until tonight and tomorrow to see how Jofra has pulled up. He clearly had a progressive injury that has become worse and does need attention,” Morgan said after the fifth and final T20I here on Saturday.
“So it will be...
