England Cricket Team Injury Update: Massive news on Eoin Morgan, Mark Wood and Jofra Archer’s injury | CWC 2019

England Cricket Team Injury Update: England captain and the fast bowler-duo had suffered niggles before and during their first warm-up match.

On the brink of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, England cricket team has received affirmative updates on the respective of captain Eoin Morgan, and the fast bowler duo of Mark Wood and Jofra Archer.

While Morgan had suffered a small fracture on his finger last week, Wood suffered a foot injury during his spell in the first warm-up game. Archer, who came as a substitute for Wood, ended up injuring himself while fielding in the outfield.

To the relief of England’s team management and fans, the trio has been declared fit for the World Cup opener against South Africa on May 30. Wood had underwent scans whose reports have confirmed him being injury-free ahead of the all-important tournament.

England are currently playing their second warm-up match against Afghanistan at The Oval. Morgan is back in the side as its captain. Archer, who wasn’t named in the first match, has taken the new ball for the hosts.

As far as Wood is concerned, he was seen bowling in the middle before the match. However, has been rested for the match. The 29-year old fast bowler will be available for the match against South Africa.

Chris Woakes, who played the first match as a specialist batsman, has opened the bowling for the hosts alongside Archer against Afghanistan.

It was Morgan who won the toss and chose to field today. The English skipper also announced that fast bowler Liam Plunkett and all-rounder Liam Dawson have been rested for today’s match.

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