Jofra Archer ruled out for the entire summer season
England fast bowler Jofra Archer has been ruled out of the entire English summer season as he has suffered a stress fracture to his lower back. “No timeframe has been set for his return,” the ECB stated.
Archer has been recuperating from an elbow injury and hasn’t played any international cricket since March, 2021. The prolonged absence means England will have to miss his services for the Test matches and limitedovers internationals against New Zealand, India, and South Africa.
Stuart Broad and James Anderson are set to lead the fast-bowling attack again as the pair has been included in the 13-member England squad for the first two Tests against New Zealand. Yorkshire batter Harry Brook and Durham seamer Matthew Potts received maiden call-ups.