Jofra Archer Injury Update World Cup 2023: Reece Topley’s Replacement?

Brydon Carse has been named as his replacement, having gained approval from the ICC Events Technical Committee.

Jofra Archer was included in the reserves for England Cricket Team despite dealing with an injury. The English management wanted to use the abilities of Jofra Archer at one point of a time in the ongoing World Cup 2023. However, it seems that is not going to be possible.

England’s left-arm pacer Reece Topley has been forced to exit the ongoing World Cup in India due to an index finger fracture sustained while attempting to stop a ball off his own bowling during a match against South Africa in Mumbai. Topley briefly returned with taped fingers to take two more wickets, but scans have now confirmed the severity of his injury.

Brydon Carse has been named as his replacement, having gained approval from the ICC Events Technical Committee. Carse had previously featured in 12 ODIs and 3 T20Is for England between 2021 and 2023.

Also read: Kane Williamson Injury Update World Cup 2023: Good News for the Kiwis

This unfortunate injury is another setback in Topley’s career, marked by a series of unfortunate incidents. In the lead-up to the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia, he suffered a bizarre injury while tripping over an advertisement hoarding during catching practice near the boundary, resulting in ligament damage.

Prior to that, Topley had struggled with a series of stress fractures in his back, leading to surgery. His return to form had been a challenging journey before he became a key player in England’s white-ball setup.

Throughout the ongoing World Cup, Topley managed to capture 8 wickets, making him England’s leading wicket-taker despite missing a previous game. Unfortunately, his tournament has come to an end due to this latest setback.

Jofra Archer, who was with the squad in India but is also on injury rehab, has been ruled out as a replacement by head coach Matthew Mott.

IPL 2024

Related articles

ICC ODI Rankings After Champions Trophy- India on Top; Pakistan Surprisingly at This Number

Team India has won the Champions Trophy after defeating New Zealand in the final, securing the title for the third time in history. With...

Team India’s ODI Schedule Until the 2027 World Cup

After the 2025 Champions Trophy, India's next big target in ODI cricket will be the 2027 ODI World Cup. So, what does Team India's...

IPL 2025- Players Who Will Miss A Few Matches in the Beginning

The excitement of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is about to begin in just a few days, with the tournament kicking off on March...

Rohit Sharma Leads in Win Percentage as Captain, Surpasses Ponting and Kohli

Indian team captain Rohit Sharma is one of the most successful leaders in the country’s cricket history. Under his captaincy, India has performed exceptionally...

Ravindra Jadeja Breaks Silence on Retirement… Says After Winning Champions Trophy – Don’t Spread Unnecessary Rumors

Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, Team India dominated the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and clinched the title while remaining unbeaten. In the tournament...

India Dominates in Dubai, Claims Champions Trophy; Crushes New Zealand in the Final

On Sunday, March 9, India defeated New Zealand by 4 wickets to win the Champions Trophy, securing an ICC ODI title after 12 years....

Virat Kohli Leads ODI Singles Record: A Deep Dive Into His Unstoppable Streak Since 2008

“Run! Forrest Run!” is a famous line from the Oscar-winning movie Forrest Gump. Jenny would say this to Forrest whenever he was teased by...

IND vs NZ Final Playing 11: Four Spinners or Three Pacers, What Will Be India’s Strategy?

India and New Zealand will face each other in the Champions Trophy 2025 final on Sunday. Team India is unbeaten in the tournament so...