ENG vs WI: A three-match ODI series is being played between England and West Indies at this time.
ENG vs WI: A three-match ODI International series is being played between England and West Indies at this time. However, England has suffered a major setback in the middle of the series. Fast bowler Jamie Overton is out of the remaining matches due to injury. Who will play in the series in his place has not been announced nor will it be, this has been confirmed by the ECB itself.
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ENG vs WI: The England and Wales Cricket Board issued a statement ahead of the second ODI in Cardiff, saying, ‘England and Surrey all-rounder Jamie Overton has been ruled out of the remaining Metro Bank ODIs and Vitality IT20 against the West Indies due to an injury to the little finger of his right hand.’
ENG vs WI: No other player will be included
ENG vs WI: The statement further said, ‘Overton was injured during the first ODI on Thursday. Now he will undergo rehab under the supervision of England’s medical team. No other player will be included in the ODI team for the ongoing series in his place.’
Let us tell you that Jamie Overton played the first ODI at Edgbaston and performed well with the ball. He took three wickets for 22 runs in 5.2 overs and played an important role in England’s victory.
Talking about the first ODI match, England batted first and scored a mountain-like score of 400 runs in the stipulated overs. In response, the West Indies team was reduced to just 162 runs in 26.2 overs and suffered a huge defeat by 238 runs. The second ODI of the series will now be played in Cardiff on June 1. Currently, England is leading 1-0 in the three-match ODI series.
