England fast bowler Jofra Archer has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match ODI series against West Indies, starting May 29, due to a thumb injury. The 30-year-old’s latest setback also puts his potential return to Test cricket in doubt. Jofra Archer has been replaced by 29-year-old left-arm pacer Luke Wood from Lancashire for the upcoming ODI series against West Indies. Archer will be monitored by England’s medical team over the next two weeks, but his participation in the England Lions’ red-ball match against India A in Northampton on June 6 is also uncertain.
England are set to play a three-match ODI series against West Indies, starting on May 29. The final match of the series is scheduled for June 3.
England vs West Indies ODI Schedule 2025
| Match | Date | Venue & City |
|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | 29 May 2025 (Thu) | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| 2nd ODI | 1 June 2025 (Sun) | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff |
| 3rd ODI | 3 June 2025 (Tue) | Kia Oval, London |
England Announce ODI Squad for West Indies Series: Brook to Lead, Root and Buttler Return
Harry Brook, Jos Buttler, Joe Root, Will Jacks, Adil Rashid, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Saqib Mahmood, Tom Hartley, Luke Wood, Gus Atkinson, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Matthew Potts, Jamie Smith.
