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Jofra Archer's Ashes hopes in jeopardy as England bowler returns home from IPL stint with Mumbai Indians after suffering more elbow problems

Jofra Archer's hopes of playing for England in this summer's Ashes hang in the balance after he withdrew from the Indian Premier League.

The fast bowler had been playing for Mumbai Indians but they announced he would return home to continue his rehabilitation from surgery on his right elbow last month.

With the Ashes starting on June 16, Archer now faces a race against time to be fit and ready for the highly-anticipated series with Australia.

Mumbai Indians outfit tweeted: 'Chris Jordan will join the MI squad for the rest of the season.