England Key Players Ruled Out of West Indies ODI Series

England's cricket team faces significant injury setbacks ahead of their upcoming white-ball series against the West Indies, with former captain Heather Knight and fast bowler Gus Atkinson ruled out due to serious hamstring injuries. Knight suffered her injury during the third T20I against the West Indies Women and will miss international matches throughout 2025, including the Hundred and potentially the 2025 Women's World Cup, with no recovery timeline yet established. Atkinson sustained a right hamstring strain during the Test against Zimbabwe and will miss the three-match ODI series against West Indies but is expected to be fit for the Test series against India starting in June. No replacements have been added for Atkinson in the ODI squad, which will rely on pacers like Brydon Carse, Saqib Mahmood, Jamie Overton, Matthew Potts, and Luke Wood. These injuries come at a crucial time as England prepares for a packed summer schedule, including multiple ODIs and T20Is against West Indies and India, with white-ball captain Harry Brook set to lead the team. The England and Wales Cricket Board has confirmed ongoing rehabilitation efforts and is closely monitoring the players' recovery.