England cricket team got a big blow, this fast bowler is out of the series

Before the next ODI series against the West Indies, a major blow has been to the England cricket team. Indeed, its fast bowler Gus Atkinson has been ruled out of the next ODI series against the West Indies. The news was confirmed by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Tuesday. He is the second-fastest bowler from England after Jofra Archer, who will miss the three-match ODI series that will commence from May 29 in Birmingham.

Gus Atkinson suffered a hamstring strain during England's only Test win against Zimbabwe, which concluded recently. As a result, he will be ruled out of ODIs and will begin a rehabilitation program under the supervision of the England medical team. "He will now undergo a period of rehabilitation under the supervision of the England medical team. No other player will be added to the ODI squad in his place," the ECB said in a statement.

Although the England Cricket Board has not confirmed his return, according to local media reports, the fast bowler will be fit for the five-match Test series against India starting on June 20. Atkinson will not be a part of the T20 series that follows the ODI series.

England will host the West Indies between May 29 and June 10. Brydon Carse, Saqib Mahmood, Jamie Overton, Matthew Potts, and Luke Wood are part of the fast bowling group in the ODI series against England.

Jofra Archer was also part of the ODI squad for the series but was ruled out due to a thumb injury he suffered during the Indian Premier League with Rajasthan Royals. Archer will also be monitored and is likely to be available for the Test series against India. India and England will play a five-Test series between June 20 and August 4 as the two teams begin their new cycle of the World Test Championship.

England squad for ODI series against West Indies: Harry Brook (captain), Luke Wood, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Tom Hartley, Will Jacks, Saqib Mahmood, Jamie Overton, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Jamie Smith.