Gus Atkinson will miss the three-match ODI series against the West Indies, which will commence on May 29 at Edgbaston.
Gus Atkinson was feeling discomfort in the second innings of the Zimbabwe Test and bowled just three overs on the final day of the Test match at Trent Bridge.
"He will now undergo a period of rehabilitation under the supervision of the England medical team. No replacement will be added to the ODI squad." the ECB said in a statement.
ECB hasn’t announced any replacement for Atkinson in the ODI squad for the three-match ODI series against West Indies.
Jofra Archer is also ruled out of the West Indies series
Archer sustained the thumb injury in the IPL 2025 before the suspension of the tournament and didn’t return to the IPL after the suspension. Archer is also monitored closely by the England medical team and is likely to return for the Test series against India.
Harry Brook’s captaincy debut
The England vs West Indies white-ball series will be the first series for Harry Brook as the skipper. The England management selected Brook to take over the new role in the England team.
Currently, England are in eighth position in the rankings, and the top eight teams will directly qualify for the World Cup 2027. Whereas, the West Indies are in ninth position in the world ranking.
2nd ODI: June 1, Cardiff
England Updated ODI Squad vs West Indies:
Harry Brook (c), 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, Luke Wood.
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