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Archer's Injury Casts Doubt on England's Second Test
12 Jun
Summary
- Jofra Archer is unlikely to play in the second Test due to an elbow injury.
- Eleven England players have been ill in the past two weeks.
- Mark Wood is not yet fit to replace the injured Archer.
England's participation in the second Test is under a cloud, with fast bowler Jofra Archer's involvement appearing highly improbable. Archer has been undergoing scans for a persistent elbow issue and has taken minimal part in recent training sessions. Coach Chris Silverwood emphasized the need to avoid aggravating Archer's condition, stating, "we need to make sure we don't blow him out for six months."
This potential setback comes as England trails 1-0 in the series. Losing their top bowler from the previous match would be a significant blow. Further compounding their difficulties, Mark Wood, a potential replacement for Archer, is not yet match-fit.
England's tour has been plagued by misfortune, with eleven players falling ill in the past two weeks. The team's luck has been so poor that coach Silverwood, who had a close encounter with a forklift during training, seemed resigned to further challenges.
