Pakistan, May 21 -- England fast bowler Jofra Archer has been sidelined from the upcoming One Day International (ODI) series against the West Indies after sustaining a right thumb injury, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Wednesday.

The injury, which requires further medical evaluation, has cast doubt over Archer's participation in upcoming fixtures, including the unofficial Tests against India A. The ECB confirmed that he will be monitored over the next two weeks to assess the full extent of the damage and determine a possible return timeline.

Archer, 30, had already missed selection for the T20I series against the West Indies, with plans initially in place for him to feature for England Lions in a match against In...