A TIMELINE OF ENGLAND CRICKET STAR JOFRA ARCHER'S RUN OF INJURIES

In May, Archer misses the ODI series against the West Indies because of a right thumb injury but is included in the test squad against India, though he misses the first two matches. He was called up for the third test at Lord's...

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Jofra Archer exploded onto the international cricket scene in the summer of 2019, starring for England in its memorable title triumph at the 50-over World Cup and then the Ashes series weeks later. Since then, the Barbados-born quick has been blighted by a run of injuries that have derailed the career of one of cricket's most talented pace bowlers and meant he hasn't played a test for England since 2021. Following his selection for the third test against India, here's a look at his injury problems over the past five years:

2020

Archer misses three of England's four test matches against South Africa and then a tour of Sri Lanka because of a bone stress injury in his right elbow.

2021