England fast bowler Jofra Archer will undergo surgery on Friday to resolve his right elbow problem.
Archer was ruled out of the two-match Test series against New Zealand because of the problem.
The England fast bowler has a history of elbow injuries that saw him miss two Tests against India and the currently-suspended Indian Premier League. He had also missed games in South Africa at the start of 2020.
"At the moment, he has a bit of an impingement in his elbow," England's bowling coach, Jon Lewis, had said to the Guardian . "A lot of fast bowlers get it in their ankle, so it's comparable but a different part of the body. Put a lot of pressure and flexion through any joint, it will take a bashing. But bowlers come through ankle impingements. I don't foresee it being a long term major issue.
"From what I understand, either short-term or long term, his elbow will recover. I would expect him to play a lot more international cricket for England. This is just a small blip on his journey."
Turning out for Sussex in his first competitive game after the injury lay-off, Archer registered figures of 2 for 29 in the first innings. However, Archer could only bowl five overs in the second essay and complained of a sore elbow.
England is scheduled to host New Zealand for a two-match Test series, starting on June 2. Joe Root and his men will then host India in a five-match home Test series, beginning August 4.
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