England Fast Bowler Atkinson Ruled Out West Indies ODI Series

England fast bowler Gus Atkinson has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match ODI series against the West Indies due to a right hamstring strain sustained during England's recent Test win over Zimbabwe. Atkinson, 27, will not be replaced in the squad for this series, which marks Harry Brook's first assignment as England's new white-ball captain. Despite missing the ODI series, Atkinson is expected to be fit for the five-match Test series against India starting on June 20. England's seam bowling options for the West Indies ODIs now include Brydon Carse, Saqib Mahmood, Jamie Overton, Matthew Potts, and Luke Wood, following the earlier withdrawal of Jofra Archer due to a thumb injury. The ODI series holds significance for England as they currently sit eighth in the ODI world rankings, just above the West Indies, with the top eight teams qualifying directly for the 2027 World Cup. The series begins at Edgbaston and will be followed by three T20 matches, though Atkinson was not selected for the T20 squad.