June 04, 2026
England coach McCullum suggests the 31-year-old could also miss the second game of the series
The team is preparing for a knockout clash in the scheduled eliminator match
The 15-member squad for the World Cup to be held in India and Sri Lanka from Feb 7 also includes Nottinghamshire seamer Josh Tongue
Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer adding 106 runs for the ninth wicket to claw England back into the game
Archer is taking part in his first test series in four years after overcoming elbow and back injuries
The speedster is keen to make up for lost time and says he wants to play the final two Tests against India
The fast bowler has not played in the longest format since England faced India in Ahmedabad in Feb 2021
The fast bowler has not played in the format since February 2021 after a succession of elbow injuries and back issues sidelined him for long periods
