Cricket-Injuries disrupted England's training during India ODI series, McCullum says

FILE PHOTO: Cricket - Second One Day International - India v England - Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India - February 12, 2025 England players celebrates the wicket of India's Shreyas Iyer, caught and bowled by Phil Salt and Adil Rashid REUTERS/Amit Dave/File Photo

(Reuters) - Injuries in the squad prevented England from training ahead of the last two One Day Internationals against India, coach Brendon McCullum said following criticism of their preparation for the series which they lost 3-0.

Bowler Jofra Archer suffered a cut to his hand and bowling all-rounders Brydon Carse and Jamie Overton were sidelined with hamstring and calf injuries, respectively, affecting England's preparations for this month's Champions Trophy.