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Jofra Archer’s T20 World Cup Return: England’s Optimism and Recovery Plan

England is optimistic about Jofra Archer’s participation in the T20 World Cup in June, as stated by managing director Rob Key. The 28-year-old fast bowler has been sidelined since May due to a recurring elbow injury. Despite not featuring in professional cricket since then, Archer trained with the England white-ball team during their Caribbean tour in December. The plan is to gradually build him up for the T20 World Cup, with Key expressing confidence after seeing Archer bowl in the Caribbean. England aims to defend their T20 World Cup title, commencing their campaign against Scotland on June 4.

Archer has faced persistent back and elbow issues for the past three years, with the latest recurrence of the elbow injury ruling him out of the Indian Premier League and England’s home summer. Key mentioned the possibility of Archer joining the England Test side’s training camp in Abu Dhabi, but it appears he is not present.

Emphasizing the need to protect Test cricket, Key called for dedicated windows in the global calendar for the longest format. He argued for specific time frames, such as during the Ashes or Christmas, to prioritize Test cricket. Key urged a shift in perspective, advocating for the selection of the most talented players rather than adhering to traditional criteria for Test cricket.

John Rul

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