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Jofra Archer ruled out for season as England's bowling crisis deepensArcher has not played international cricket since March last year due to an elbow injury
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England pacer Jofra Archer. Credit: Reuters File Photo
England pacer Jofra Archer. Credit: Reuters File Photo

England fast bowler Jofra Archer has been ruled out for the season with a stress fracture in his back, the country's cricket board (ECB) said on Thursday.

Archer has not played international cricket since March last year due to an elbow injury, and had a second round of surgery on his elbow in December.

It is the latest in a string of injury setbacks in England's bowling department, with fellow fast bowlers Chris Woakes, Saqib Mahmood, Sam Curran and Mark Wood all sidelined due to injury.

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"After being diagnosed with a stress fracture to the lower back, England and Sussex seamer Jofra Archer has been ruled out for the rest of the season," the ECB said in a statement.

"No timeframe has been set for his return. A management plan will be determined following further specialist opinion over the coming days."

England return to action next month when world test champions New Zealand begin a three-match tour at Lord's on June 2.

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(Published 19 May 2022, 16:06 IST)