England’s Atkinson ruled out of West Indies ODIs

Gus Atkinson, a fast bowler, has been forced to miss England’s one-day international series against West Indies due to a hamstring injury.

England defeated Zimbabwe by an innings and 45 runs in their series opener, and Atkinson, 27, suffered the injury.

The first Test at Headingley, which will take place on June 20 and runs through June, is expected to bring him to full fitness for the five-match series against India.

For the three-game series against West Indies, which kicks off on Thursday at Edgbaston, England won’t add a replacement for Atkinson.

After Jofra Archer was ruled out of the series due to a thumb problem sustained while participating in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Atkinson is the second injury player to leave.

The other seam candidates for the position include Brydon Carse, Saqib Mahmood, Jamie Overton, Matthew Potts, and Luke Wood.

Three T20s follow the ODIs, but Atkinson is not a member of that squad.

Harry Brook’s first white-ball captial role in England’s one-day series against the West Indies.

It might also have an impact on England’s 2027 World Cup qualification.

May

29: First ODI, Edgbaston (d/n) (13: 00 BST)

June

1: Second ODI, Cardiff (11: 00 BST)

3: Third ODI, The Kia Oval (d/n) (13: 00 BST)

6: First T20 international, Seat Unique Riverside, Chester-le-Street (d/n) (18: 30 BST)

Second T20 international, Bristol, 14:30 BST, 8:20