Summary
Jofra Archer is ruled out for the rest of the Ashes cricket series due to an injury. England is struggling in the series, losing three matches, and Archer's absence is a big setback. Gus Atkinson replaces Archer, and Jacob Bethell replaces Ollie Pope in the England lineup.
Key Facts
- Jofra Archer will miss the rest of the Ashes series because of a side strain injury.
- Archer returned to Test cricket in July after four years and has taken nine wickets in the current series.
- England has lost the first three matches of the series and is 3-0 down.
- Gus Atkinson replaces Archer in the team lineup.
- Jacob Bethell replaces Ollie Pope in the England side, addressing concerns about England's number-three position in the batting order.
- Archer will return to the UK for assessment, which will determine his availability for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
- England has also lost another pace bowler, Mark Wood, due to injury on this tour.
