England batsman Will Jacks has been ruled out of the ongoing tour of Bangladesh with a thigh injury. The Three Lions are currently in Bangladesh for a short limited-overs series tour.
Both the teams are currently involved in the three-match ODI series. Following the ODIs, they will lock horns against each other in a three-match T20I series. The visitors have already clinched the ODI series by winning the first two games. The third and final ODI will take place on Monday (March 6) before the T20Is get underway on March 9.
Will Jacks was originally part of the only the T20I team but was later added to the ODI squad after an injury ruled Tom Abell out of the series. The 24-year old went on to make his ODI debut and played in both the games of the tour so far. On his debut, he scored 26 runs and picked up 1 wicket.
His sojourn in Bangladesh, however, has come to an early and unexpected end due to a thigh injury. Will Jacks has been ruled out of the tour after suffering an injury in his left thigh during the second ODI. He is reportedly set to return to England in the next 48 hours.
Will Jacks has been ruled out for the remainder of our tour of Bangladesh after suffering a left thigh injury.
Jacks will fly home in the next 48 hours to begin his recovery.
Wishing you all the best, @Wjacks9 ❤️ pic.twitter.com/UeiDODx0Jg
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) March 5, 2023
Will Jacks To Play For RCB in IPL 2023:
Will Jacks’ injury will be a major concern for Royal Challengers Bangalore (IPL 2023) ahead of the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2023). The right-handed batsman, who can also bowl spin, earned his maiden IPL contract a couple of months ago during the mini-auction when RCB signed him up for Rs 3.2 crores.
Will Jacks’ career graph has been going upwards in the last few months. In the last 6 months, he has made his debut for England in all the three formats and has already been plying his trade in franchise leagues. In the inaugural season of the SAT20, he was the 6th highest run-scorer, scoring 270 runs at an average of almost 39 and a stunning strike-rate of 201.
Overall, the England star has scored 2802 runs in 102 T20 innings at an average of 30 and a brilliant strike rate of 158. He is also a handy off-spinner and has picked up 26 wickets so far. RCB will be hoping that the injury is not a serious one and he recovers in time for IPL 2023. The 16th edition of the tournament is scheduled to begin on March 31.