England fast bowler Josh Tongue has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia due to a toe injury. The news was confirmed by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), which announced that Tongue will return to the UK for further assessment of his condition.

The ECB's announcement came on Saturday, stating, "Josh Tongue has been ruled out of England Men’s white-ball tour of Australia due to a toe injury." As of now, the England team has not named a replacement for Tongue, who was expected to play a significant role in the series against Australia, with the first ODI scheduled to take place shortly.S2

This injury marks a setback for England as they prepare for the series, which is part of their white-ball tour in Australia. The absence of Tongue, who has been a key player in recent matches, raises questions about the team's strategy and lineup as they look to compete against a strong Australian side.S1S2