Massive setback for England: Star pacer ruled out of the Eng-WI series

England receive a huge jolt ahead of the second ODI against the West Indies, slated to be played on June 1. Jamie Overton has been ruled out for the remainder of the white-ball series, which involved two ODIs and three T20Is. The seam-bowling all-rounder sustained an injury by breaking his right little finger in the first ODI at Edgbaston.

Overton will now be incorporated into a rehab program under the close supervision of the England medical team. The ECB will not announce a replacement for him for the remainder of the series. 

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ECB issues statement on Overton's injury

The ECB issued a media release on Saturday, shedding light on Overton's unfortunate injury update. The statement said the following:

“England and Surrey all-rounder Jamie Overton has been ruled out of the remaining Metro Bank One-Day Internationals and the Vitality IT20s against the West Indies due to a broken right little finger. Overton sustained the injury during England’s first Metro Bank ODI victory at Edgbaston on Thursday. He will now undergo a period of rehabilitation under the supervision of the England medical team. No replacement will be added to the ODI squad.”

More details of his injury are awaited at this stage. Overton played a key role with the ball in the first ODI and returned formidable figures of 3-22, which included prize scalps of Chase, Forde, and Motie. His absence from the squad might be felt by England leading into the series, as Overton is considered one of the finest white-ball prospects for England in recent times.