England fast bowler Jofra Archer was ruled out of the ongoing Indian Premier League on Tuesday in a fresh
injury blow ahead of the Ashes, reports AFP. His franchise the Mumbai Indians said the 28-year-old will be
being sidelined for more than a year with elbow and back injuries. But his right elbow has continued to trouble him and the latest setback makes him a doubt for the Ashes this summer and the 50-over World Cup later this year. Archer, who was bought by Mumbai for $1.06 million in last year's auction despite not being available for the whole season, played five of Mumbai's 10 matches so far this season. He looked off-colour when he did play, taking just two wickets, and reportedly travelled to Belgium to visit a specialist during a short IPL break. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said that Archer would return home "with immediate effect". "Archer has been recovering from right elbow surgery," it said in a statement. It further added that Archer "will work on his rehab with the ECB medical department and Sussex County Cricket Club, respectively".
