Published 11:06 IST, May 17th 2021
Jofra Archer injury update: Pacer to miss NZ Tests, in doubt for India and Pakistan series
Jofra Archer injury: England's lanky pacer recently complained of a sore elbow during a County Championship match which could again put him on the sidelines.
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England's star fast bowler Jofra Archer was forced to remain out of action for a considerable amount of time because of an elbow injury and a subsequent hand surgery. While player h to skip 14th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL 2021), fans were hopeful of seeing champion cricketer back in national colours soon, as he me his cricketing comeback in ongoing County Championship. However, speedster faced yet anor setback as he was recently ruled out of upcoming England vs New Zealand 2021 Test series.
Jofra Archer injury woes return to haunt him
right-arm pacer's hopes of representing Rajasthan Royals side in latest edition of IPL came down crashing as he h to withdraw his name from flagship competition because of multiple injuries. bowler me his much-awaited comeback by featuring in a match against Surrey 2nd XI for Sussex 2nd XI in ongoing Second Eleven Championship. player also participated in County Championship game against Kent, where he impressed with a fiery new-ball spell.
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However, talented youngster bowled only five overs in second innings of game and complained of a sore elbow. Archer could have to undergo surgery for his right elbow and he has been ruled out of England vs New Zealand Test series because of same. 26-year-old could also be in doubt for subsequent Sri Lanka, Pakistan and India series if he has to undergo surgery as he will have to go through a comprehensive rehabilitation routine before returning to competitive cricket. It also remains to be seen if surgery has any impact on Jofra Archer bowling speed.
According to England Cricket Board's (ECB) official statement, lanky pacer felt pain in his right elbow and was unable to bowl on final two days of County Championship game against Kent. cricketer will seek help of a medical consultant later this week to determine next course of action on management of his injured right elbow. Jofra Archer injury is a major blow for England side as star all-rounder Ben Stokes also is expected to miss a number of matches because of a broken finger. Stokes sustained injury while taking a catch in an IPL 2021 match and was ruled out from tournament because of same.
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England vs New Zealand 2021 series
According to England cricket schedule 2021, team will next be seen in action in June when y take on New Zealand in red-ball matches. England vs New Zealand 2021 Test series consists of two Test matches starting from June 2. first Test match will take place from June 2 to 6 at Lord’s. second Test match will take place from June 10 to 14 at Edgbaston.
England cricket schedule 2021
June: New Zealand Tour of England – 2 Tests
June-July: Sri Lanka Tour of England – 3 T20Is, 3 ODIs
July: Pakistan Tour of England – 3 ODIs, 3 T20Is
August: India Tour of England – 5 Tests
October: England tour of Pakistan – 2 T20Is
October-November: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021
November-December and into 2022: England's tour of Australia - 5-match Ashes series
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11:06 IST, May 17th 2021