Jofra Archer out of Test series against New Zealand
England fast bowler Jofra Archer out of Test series against New Zealand
Before the two-Test series against New Zealand, the England team suffered a big setback. England star fast bowler Jofra Archer has been ruled out of the Test series. Playing against Kent for Sussex, Jofra Archer bowled just five overs in the second innings. After this Jofra Archer went out of the ground complaining of pain in the right elbow.
Jofra has been troubled by elbow pain ever since the Test series played against Archer India. For this reason, he could not even be a part of the T20 series against India. Jofra Archer also excluded himself from the Indian Premier League this year due to an elbow and hand injury.
Recently Jofra Archer made a comeback on the field. Archer looked in great form in the first innings against Kent and also took two wickets. But in the last days of the match, Archer did not return to the field to bowl.
Archer will have another surgery
The England and Wales Cricket Board has issued a statement regarding Archer’s injury. The ECB said, “Medical teams from England and Sussex were working on Archer’s injury. The management will take some action next week with an injury to Archer’s right elbow. ”
There are speculations that Archer’s right elbow surgery may be done. If this happens, Archer will not be able to be a part of the IPL even after the 14th season starts again. After making a comeback against Kent, Archer expressed his desire to play in the IPLv2021.
The ECB, however, wants to see Archer fully fit for the Ashes series to be played against Australia this year.