Jofra Archer ruled out of Ireland Test match due to injury, Bairstow back in squad

England quick bowler Jofra Archer has been dominated out of the Test match in opposition to Ireland because of a recurrence of a stress fracture to his proper elbow, introduced the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Tuesday.

Archer is ready to be out for the remainder of the summer time after latest scans and can now spend time with the medical group, who will work on his harm administration.

“It has been a frustrating and upsetting period for Jofra Archer. He was making good progress until a recurrence of the elbow injury, which kept him out for an extended period previously. We wish him the best of luck with his recovery,” mentioned Rob Key, ECB Managing Director for England Men’s Cricket in a press release.

“I’m sure we will see Jofra back to his best and winning games for England, whatever the format. Hopefully, sooner rather than later.”

Wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow is totally match, following his damaged left leg and dislocated ankle, and is again with England for the primary time since final August.

Seamer Chris Woakes returned to the Test squad for the primary time since March 2022, and if chosen, this can be his first Test look on residence soil since August 2020. After taking a break from the tour of New Zealand, Durham quick bowler Mark Wood can be included to the squad.

Ollie Pope has been formally confirmed as England’s vice-captain with speedy impact.

“We are looking forward to the summer ahead and getting into the swing of things, starting with a good test against Ireland,” added Key.

“It was a seriously tough decision to leave Ben Foakes out of the squad. He has been excellent for England in the last year, but Jonny Bairstow is one of the best players in the world whose performances last summer epitomised what we are about.”