Josh Tongue ruled out of England's ODI series against Australia

England fast bowler Josh Tongue will miss the upcoming one-day international series against Australia because of a toe injury. The series is three matches long. He will fly back to the UK so the problem with his big toe can be assessed.

The injury is to his big toe. Tongue was originally part of the squad for the series, but the injury means he cannot take part. The reports do not say when the injury happened or how it was picked up.

Tongue's return to the UK

Tongue will go home to have the toe checked by medical staff. The sources do not say how long the assessment will take, or whether he will need treatment or surgery. They also do not say who will replace him in the squad.

For England, the loss of a fast bowler before a three-match series puts extra pressure on the remaining seamers. For fans in India, the series is a chance to watch Australia and England meet in limited-overs cricket, and an injury like this can change which players they see on the field.

The reports do not give a timeline for Tongue's return to international cricket. Until the assessment is complete, his availability for future matches is not clear.