England pacer Jofra Archer will undergo a surgery on his right elbow on Friday, which could effectively rule him out of the first part of the five-match Test series against visiting India beginning on August 4.
Archer is already out of the upcoming two-match Test series against New Zealand and this will be his second surgery after being operated upon on his right hand.
“Jofra has been reviewed by a medical consultant in respect of his right elbow soreness. He will now proceed to surgery tomorrow,” the ECB said in a tweet. The 26-year-old, who recently made a comeback in the County Championship for Sussex, consulted a specialist after feeling discomfort in his elbow and was advised to go for a surgery.
“Further updates will be released in due course,” the ECB stated without specifying how long it will take for Archer to make a comeback.