The pacer Jofra Archer has been ruled out of the ODI series against the West Indies after sustaining a thumb injury while playing for the Rajasthan Royals during the IPL 2025 season.
Meanwhile Lukewood has been named as the replacement for Archer in the England ODI squad for the series starting on May 29.
“England Men’s and Sussex pace bowler Jofra Archer has been ruled out of the Metro Bank ODI series against the West Indies due to a right thumb injury. He will be reassessed by the England medical team over the next fortnight to determine when he may return to action,” said England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) in a statement.
“Lancashire’s Luke Wood has been added to England’s ODI squad for the three-match series, which begins on 29 May at Edgbaston,” it added.
The right-arm pacer got injured during Rajasthan Royals’ match against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens on May 04 while fielding. Although it seemed to be minor at that point of time, the injury has eventually ruled out of Rajasthan Royals’ game against Punjab Kings and Chennai Super Kings.
Jofra Archer took 11 wickets with a best of 3/25. Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals finished their IPL 2025 campaign with a win over CSK on Tuesday. In 14 matches, the 2008 champions managed to emerge victorious on just four occasions.
His injury has also put him doubt for the red ball game against India A ahead of the five match test series against India starting in June.
England will be playing their first ODI match of the series against West Indies on May 29 at Edgbaston.
England Squad for West Indies ODIs: Harry Brook (c), Luke Wood, Gus Atkinson, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Tom Hartley, Will Jacks, Saqib Mahmood, Jamie Overton, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Jamie Smith.
England Squad for West Indies T20Is: Harry Brook (c), Rehan Ahmed, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, Brydon Carse, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Saqib Mahmood, Jamie Overton, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Luke Wood.
