Jofra Archer To Undergo Elbow Surgery

English pacer Jofra Archer is likely to for an elbow surgery on Friday. Reportedly, Archer saw a medical consultant on Thursday, who checked him for his elbow soreness and has advised him to go for surgery. Jofra had just made his return to professional cricket in the English county after being out of action for a month.

Notably, Archer suffered a hand injury when the England National Cricket Team toured Inda back in the month of February. For the same reason, he missed the majority of the games on the tour and had to fly back to the UK for his surgery. It was reported that he had slipped in the dressing room and thus he suffered a blow to his hand.

Jofra Archer To Go For An Elbow Surgery

Consequently, Jofra Archer had to skip IPL 2021 and he got his surgery done after reaching the UK. Archer had made a return to professional cricket last week itself, plying his trade for Sussex in the County Championship. He could only bowl 5 overs as he complained of soreness in his elbow.

“Jofra has been reviewed by a medical consultant in respect of his right elbow soreness. He will now proceed to surgery tomorrow,” England cricket tweeted. Earlier this week, Jofra was ruled out of the Test series against New Zealand which is all set to begin from June 02.

Jofra has been reviewed by a medical consultant in respect of his right elbow soreness.

He will now proceed to surgery tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/MIS9vG8sGh

— England Cricket (@englandcricket) May 20, 2021

England To Take On New Zealand In A Two-Match Test Series

The England National Cricket Team will take on New Zealand in a two-match Test series, which will begin from June 02 at the Lord’s Cricket Ground. The second Test of the series will take place from June 10, after which, the Kiwis will play in the final of the World Test Championship against team India.

The English squad for the New Zealand Tests was announced earlier this week. Jos Buttler has been rested for the series. Joe Root will be leading the 15-member side and a couple of fresh faces in the form of Ollie Robinson and James Bracey who have had a fantastic run in the English Test County Championship.