The setback is yet another frustrating development for the 30-year-old pacer, who has battled a string of injuries in recent years.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Archer was also not part of the England squad for the one-off Test against Zimbabwe, which was announced earlier this month.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cEngland Men\u2019s 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,\u201d the ECB said in an official statement. \u201cHe will be reassessed by the England medical team over the next fortnight to determine when he may return to action.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
To cover for Archer\u2019s absence, the ECB has named 29-year-old Lancashire left-arm seamer Luke Wood as his replacement in the squad. Wood, who has impressed in limited opportunities with his pace and versatility, will look to seize this chance on home soil.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Wood has most recently featured in the Pakistan Super League for his franchise, Peshawar Zalmi with 11 wickets across eight innings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Meanwhile, Archer will be reassessed by the England medical team to determine when he could return to action.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
England\u2019s first fixture against the West Indies is scheduled for May 29 at Edgbaston.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
England\u2019s revised squad for the ODI series against West Indies:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Harry Brook (c), 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, Luke Wood.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
England's ODI fixtures v West Indies<\/p>\r\n\r\n
First ODI: May 29, Edgbaston<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Second ODI: June 1, Cardiff<\/p>\r\n\r\n
First ODI: May 29, Edgbaston<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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