Jofra Archer to Miss Test Cricket This Summer, Targets T20 World Cup Return
In a recent interview with Sky Sports, Rob Key, the managing director of England men’s cricket, revealed that 100-ball cricket live sensation Jofra Archer will not be participating in the team’s Test cricket matches this summer. However, the talented fast bowler is set to play in the upcoming T20 World Cup, scheduled for June in the West Indies and the United States.
Archer, who last represented England in a Test match over three years ago, in February 2021, has been struggling with stress fractures in his elbow. The Sussex quick is now being carefully reintegrated into the team, having recently played some club cricket in the Caribbean and impressing with his pace.
“The whole plan with Jofra is he’s going to play white-ball cricket for this summer and going into the winter,” said Key. “Then hopefully next summer, when we play India and then on to the Ashes, we get him back for Test cricket. It’s a slow process to get him back for all forms.”
While Archer will not be part of England’s red-ball cricket schedule, which includes Test series against West Indies and Sri Lanka, the team is optimistic that he can be fit and ready for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Key also expressed hope that the 29-year-old could feature in the T20 series against Pakistan in May.
“Jofra has been out with Sussex in India for pre-season and bowled quickly out there, he bowled really well,” Key added. “He has now gone back to the Caribbean where he’s going to play a bit of club cricket, all about getting himself ready for that T20 World Cup.”
The focus on Archer’s recovery and reintegration into the team’s white-ball plans highlights the importance of the club cricket live, fantasy club cricket, and backyard cricket set for players’ development and preparation. With the T20 World Cup on the horizon, Archer’s return to full fitness will be crucial for England’s chances of success in the tournament.
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