Jofra Archer’s Impressive Comeback Ahead of T20 World Cup

England’s T20 World Cup squad welcomes back Jofra Archer, who has been named for the tournament commencing next month. Archer’s professional cricket career has been on hold due to a stress fracture that sidelined him last year.

Archer demonstrated his potential during a lively spell for Sussex’s second XI, where he was brought in for the fourth day’s play. His performance was marked by an impressive wicket in six overs.

Archer’s last appearance for England was during the tours of South Africa and Bangladesh in 2023. He had missed England’s victorious T20 World Cup campaign in 2022 and was on a comeback trail even then.

Archer’s pace and bounce were on full display, and his sharp spell has bolstered the belief that the seamer could be ready for international action. England is set to take on Pakistan next week in a bilateral series ahead of the T20 World Cup.

England’s skipper, Jos Buttler, expressed satisfaction with Archer’s performance but cautioned against high expectations ahead of the major tournament.

“Everyone is aware of his capabilities and his attitude,” Buttler told PA Media. “As a captain, he is always someone I can rely on in a game because he always has a trick up his sleeve.”

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“It’s great to have him back, but it’s crucial to manage expectations. He has been out of the game for a while now, so we need to take care of him and understand that it might take him some time to return to his 2019 form,” Buttler added.

“He is a genuine superstar, but we need to be smart with him. The intensity of international cricket is a significant step up from what he’s doing now, and it’s hard to replicate.”

England is in Group B at the T20 World Cup, alongside Australia, Namibia, Scotland, and Oman.

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