LONDON: England fast bowler Jofra Archer has been ruled out for the summer, the ECB said on Tuesday.
Jonny Bairstow makes a comeback to the England Test squad as wicketkeeper in place of Ben Foakes.
Bairstow, who has not played for England since breaking his leg in August, will take the gloves against Ireland on 1 June.
Fast bowler Archer has a recurrence of the stress fracture in his right elbow.
James Anderson is named in the 15-man squad despite suffering a groin injury whilst playing for Lancashire.
The four-day Test against the Irish at Lord’s is England’s final preparation for the Ashes series against Australia, which begins on 16 June.
