The T20 World Cup is knocking the door. Just a few days left for the global T20 tournament. All the teams are preparing hard for the tournament. England faced a heartbreaking group-stage exit and now aiming for a successful tournament. They have got a huge boost before starting the journey. Jofra Archer is fully fit and set to represent England in the T20 World Cup.
Jofra Archer’s Injury and Comeback:
The T20 World Cup is just a few days to go. All the teams are preparing for the big event. Right before the tournament, England is all set to face Pakistan in a T20 series. That will be a rehearsal stage for the T20 World Cup. Before the series, Jofra Archer has come back to cricket after a prolonged injury.
Jofra Archer’s cricket journey has been plagued by injury setbacks, restricting his appearances for England across formats. Ongoing concerns with his right elbow necessitated two surgical procedures, while a back injury sidelined him for a considerable part of 2022. Despite these challenges, Archer is going to a great comeback.
Jofra Archer will make his international return in England for the first time in almost four years during the T20 series against Pakistan ahead of the T20 World Cup. This marks the end of a 382-day wait since his last professional appearance, underscoring the anticipation surrounding his comeback and the eagerness to witness his performance on the field once again.
Buttler on Archer’s Return:
England’s captain, Jos Buttler, affirmed that Jofra Archer is set to to make his return after a prolonged injury absence. Buttler confirmed Archer’s participation in the upcoming match against Pakistan at Headingley, highlighting the anticipation surrounding Archer’s comeback to international cricket.
Buttler said, “He’s got a big smile on his face. It’s great to see him back fit and bowling fast, and just being back around the group. I know how much he’s missed that. [Facing him] is never that fun, but he’s looking great.”
Later he added, “You have to temper expectations. He’s been out of international cricket for a long time, and you can never quite replicate that. We all know what a superstar he has been, but manage those expectations: don’t expect too much too soon. He’s got such a high level of skill that he’s always going to perform well, but [he needs to] just enjoy being back playing cricket. As England captain and as a fan, people want to see him back enjoying his cricket.”
Jos Buttler also confirmed Jofra Archer’s comeback in the T20 series against Pakistan. The English skipper said, “He’s fully fit, and the medical team will advise how best to manage that. [He’ll play] as many as possible: he’s missed a lot of cricket and he’s desperate to get back out there and be a big part of the team.”
Later he added, “Any player of Jofra’s calibre is a huge asset to any team. Absolutely, he makes us a better side and [gives us] a better chance of winning games. But we have to temper expectations, not put too much pressure on him, ease him back in. The great success would be him coming through this series with a big smile on his face and his body holding up. That would be a success to me.”
Babar Azam on Jofra Archer’s Return:
Before stepping into the T20 World Cup, England and Pakistan will lock horns in a T20 series. The series is crucial for both teams as it will boost their confidence before the big tournament. Babar Azam and Co. is all set to face the challenges. Before facing the English Squad, Babar Azam opened up about Jofra Archer’s return.
He said, “As a team, we are very excited to play Archer. We have that pace of bowlers: Haris Rauf, [Mohammad] Amir, Shaheen [Afridi]. We are facing it everyday. We are not [feeling] fear; we are excited.”
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