Jofra Archer sets Ashes target as he continues injury recovery
1 year, 9 months ago

Jofra Archer sets Ashes target as he continues injury recovery

The Independent  

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Jofra Archer sold for £1.2m in IPL auction after tug-of-war with England
1 month ago

Jofra Archer sold for £1.2m in IPL auction after tug-of-war with England

The Telegraph  

The tug of war over Jofra Archer’s involvement in next year’s IPL has ended with him being picked up by Rajasthan Royals for £1.2m in an auction of unprecedented excess that saw India’s Rishabh Pant bought for a record figure of near £2.52m. Archer was prepared to miss this season to prioritise his long-awaited return to Test cricket – a …

The tug of war with India which threatens England’s Jofra Archer Ashes plan
1 month ago

The tug of war with India which threatens England’s Jofra Archer Ashes plan

The Telegraph  

The threat of a three-year ban from the lucrative Indian Premier League means Jofra Archer will appear in this weekend’s auction, potentially complicating England’s plans to nurse him back to Test cricket. Archer was not initially on the 574-strong shortlist for the 2025 IPL auction, which takes place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday as the player and England, with …

James Anderson predicts Jofra Archer to have ‘huge’ impact for England in Ashes
1 month, 1 week ago

James Anderson predicts Jofra Archer to have ‘huge’ impact for England in Ashes

The Independent  

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Jofra Archer felt he became a ‘burden’ to England during injury lay-off
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Jofra Archer felt he became a ‘burden’ to England during injury lay-off

The Independent  

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Jos Buttler requests fans to temper their expectations with Jofra Archer
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Jos Buttler requests fans to temper their expectations with Jofra Archer

India Today  

England fast bowler Jofra Archer claimed two wickets on his long-awaited return to international cricket. Speaking about the fast bowler after the match, England captain Jos Buttler said that the fans should temper their expectations with Archer. ENG vs PAK, 2nd T20I: Match Report Speaking about the game, Buttler lauded the team's effort and spoke about carrying his IPL form …

Jofra Archer makes classy return as England beat Pakistan in second T20
7 months ago

Jofra Archer makes classy return as England beat Pakistan in second T20

The Telegraph  

The big beaming smile said it all. Jofra Archer’s first international wicket for 440 days was an important step back on the road to full recovery for him and a welcome sight for England. Reaching speeds of more than 90mph, Archer brought back the pizzazz to a white-ball team that has looked ordinary recently and helped them to a 23-run …

Matthew Mott knows ‘world-class player’ Jofra Archer will make England stronger
7 months ago

Matthew Mott knows ‘world-class player’ Jofra Archer will make England stronger

The Independent  

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Jofra Archer to return to international cricket after 382 days, confirms England captain Jos Buttler
7 months ago

Jofra Archer to return to international cricket after 382 days, confirms England captain Jos Buttler

India TV News  

England's tearaway pacer Jofra Archer will make his eagerly-awaited return to international cricket with the first T20I of the four-match series between the reigning T20 world champions and Pakistan at Headingley in Leeds on Wednesday, May 22. England's white-ball captain Jos Buttler has confirmed that Archer will play in the T20I series opener and it will be the first time …

Jofra Archer in England home return after four years as T20 World Cup prep gathers pace
7 months ago

Jofra Archer in England home return after four years as T20 World Cup prep gathers pace

The Telegraph  

England are ready to throw Jofra Archer back into international cricket and play his first game at home for four years as they step up preparations for the Twenty20 World Cup. He has not played for England at home since in an ODI against Australia at the end of the 2020 summer and his long-awaited return from elbow surgery and …

Playing T20 World Cup but not Tests - England fast bowler ruled out of action in red-ball cricket until 2025
7 months, 1 week ago

Playing T20 World Cup but not Tests - England fast bowler ruled out of action in red-ball cricket until 2025

India TV News  

James Anderson last week confirmed that the first Test of the upcoming home summer will be the last of his 21-year long career. Jofra Archer could've been one of them but he is set to not play Tests until 2025 despite being picked in the T20 World Cup squad. Archer last played international cricket in March 2023 but when it …

England squad for ICC Twenty20 | Jos Buttler leads as Jofra Archer returns after 14 months due to injury layoff
7 months, 3 weeks ago

England squad for ICC Twenty20 | Jos Buttler leads as Jofra Archer returns after 14 months due to injury layoff

The Hindu  

Pacer Jofra Archer will return to international cricket after a hiatus of 14 months after he was named in England's preliminary squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup in London on April 30. “Jofra Archer has recovered from his right elbow injury and is named in the squad,” said the England and Wales Cricket Board in its media release. Meanwhile, …

'If I don't get picked in T20 WC squad for whatever reason...': Jofra Archer doesn't want 'another stop-start year'
8 months, 1 week ago

'If I don't get picked in T20 WC squad for whatever reason...': Jofra Archer doesn't want 'another stop-start year'

Hindustan Times  

With the T20 World Cup scheduled to begin on June 2, fans around the world will hope for some nail-biting cricket. The England squad hasn't been announced yet and pace sensation Jofra Archer will be hoping to be included in Jos Buttler's plans for the upcoming tournament. Considered to be one of the fastest pacers in cricket history, Archer missed …

Jos Buttler: ‘Kids aren’t watching Test cricket on TikTok’
9 months, 1 week ago

Jos Buttler: ‘Kids aren’t watching Test cricket on TikTok’

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Jofra Archer plays for Barbados school team – without England’s permission
1 year ago

Jofra Archer plays for Barbados school team – without England’s permission

The Telegraph  

England were left blindsided after discovering injured fast bowler Jofra Archer made a surprise appearance for his old school team Foundation in Barbados without their knowledge. But Rob Key, England’s managing director, was taken aback when told that Archer had made his return to match action for Foundation. “I’ll find out.” Archer played the first day of a three-day match …

Archer attends England training to revive hopes of World Cup role
1 year, 3 months ago

Archer attends England training to revive hopes of World Cup role

The Hindu  

Jofra Archer attended England’s training session at The Oval on Tuesday to spark hopes he could yet feature at next month’s World Cup in India. Fast bowler, Archer delivered the Super Over as England defeated New Zealand in a dramatic 2019 final at Lord’s to become 50-over world champions. Archer came off his long run for a significant spell during …

Jofra Archer raises hopes of comeback from injury after England net session
1 year, 3 months ago

Jofra Archer raises hopes of comeback from injury after England net session

The Telegraph  

There was a welcome sight for England’s players and fans at their training session at the Kia Oval: Jofra Archer bowling at something resembling full intensity. Archer has not played since the Indian Premier League in April following a stress fracture of the right elbow, the latest in an unfortunate run of injuries that included a stress fracture of the …

England star Jofra Archer 'on course' to be fit in time for World Cup 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

England star Jofra Archer 'on course' to be fit in time for World Cup 2023

India TV News  

In a really encouraging news for England cricket team, star pacer Jofra Archer could be in line to return in time for ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. However, with still a couple of months to go, Sussex coach Paul Farbrace has confirmed that Archer is on course to be fit in time for the World Cup. Archer played ODIs against …

ENG vs AUS, Ashes 2023 3rd Test preview: Bairstow controversy casts shadow over Leeds face-off
1 year, 5 months ago

ENG vs AUS, Ashes 2023 3rd Test preview: Bairstow controversy casts shadow over Leeds face-off

The Hindu  

Australia can expect to face a fired-up England and a furious crowd in the third Ashes Test at Headingley starting Thursday as the row over Jonny Bairstow’s divisive dismissal at Lord’s rumbles on. But former England captain Mike Atherton said rather than world Test champion Australia abusing the ‘Spirit of Cricket’, Bairstow had been guilty of “dozy cricket”. Stokes insisted …

'Remind me when I was dismissed by him': Smith hits back at tweet claiming he was "terrorised" by Archer in 2019 Ashes
1 year, 7 months ago

'Remind me when I was dismissed by him': Smith hits back at tweet claiming he was "terrorised" by Archer in 2019 Ashes

Firstpost  

Senior Australia batter on Tuesday slammed at a tweet claiming he was “terrorized” by England pacer Jofra Archer during the 2019 Ashes. Following Archer’s absence being confirmed, CODE Cricket on Tuesday tweeted: “England paceman Jofra Archer terrorised Australia’s batsmen four years ago. But Steve Smith and Co. can breathe a huge sigh of relief after an update from England’s medical …

England’s Anderson targets return to full fitness for Ashes
1 year, 7 months ago

England’s Anderson targets return to full fitness for Ashes

The Hindu  

England’s James Anderson said he is expecting to return from his groin injury in “a couple of weeks” but the veteran fast bowler will not aim for a comeback for the one-off Test against Ireland so that he can be fully fit in time for the Ashes. The 40-year-old is England’s leading bowler in tests, with 685 wickets, and is …

Jofra Archer out of Ashes after recurrence of elbow injury, doubt for World Cup
1 year, 7 months ago

Jofra Archer out of Ashes after recurrence of elbow injury, doubt for World Cup

Associated Press  

England fast bowler Jofra Archer was ruled out of the upcoming Ashes series on Tuesday because of ongoing problems with his right elbow that have limited his playing time since 2021, bedeviling the career of one of cricket’s most exciting talents. England managing director Rob Key said on a video call it was too soon to say if the Barbados-born …

Jofra Archer ruled out of Ireland Test match due to injury, Bairstow back in squad
1 year, 7 months ago

Jofra Archer ruled out of Ireland Test match due to injury, Bairstow back in squad

The Hindu  

England fast bowler Jofra Archer has been ruled out of the Test match against Ireland due to a recurrence of a stress fracture to his right elbow, announced the England and Wales Cricket Board on Tuesday. Hopefully, sooner rather than later.” Wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow is fully fit, following his broken left leg and dislocated ankle, and is back with England …

Jofra Archer ruled out of Ashes 2023; England announce squad for Ireland Test
1 year, 7 months ago

Jofra Archer ruled out of Ashes 2023; England announce squad for Ireland Test

India TV News  

In a major blow to the England side, their star pace bowler Jofra Archer has been ruled out of the Ireland Test and the Ashes series set to be played in June and July 2023. "Sussex fast bowler Jofra Archer has been ruled out for the rest of the summer after recent scans revealed he has sustained a recurrence of …

Anderson suffers groin injury ahead of Ashes 2023
1 year, 7 months ago

Anderson suffers groin injury ahead of Ashes 2023

The Hindu  

England suffered a huge blow ahead of the Ashes happening later this year as its ace fast bowler James Anderson is doubtful for the series after sustaining a mild strain to his right groin. “Lancashire and England seamer James Anderson has sustained a mild strain to his right groin during Lancashire’s County Championship division one match against Somerset at Old …

England's James Anderson suffers groin injury ahead of Ashes
1 year, 7 months ago

England's James Anderson suffers groin injury ahead of Ashes

Firstpost  

James Anderson has suffered a “mild strain to his right groin” just a month before the Ashes get underway, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced late Sunday. The 40-year-old Anderson, the most successful fast bowler in Test history with 685 wickets, sustained the injury on Thursday’s opening day of Lancashire’s County Championship match against Somerset at Old Trafford and …

IPL 2023: Jofra Archer’s erratic bowling threatens to spring a leak in Mumbai Indians’ playoff dreams
1 year, 7 months ago

IPL 2023: Jofra Archer’s erratic bowling threatens to spring a leak in Mumbai Indians’ playoff dreams

The Hindu  

Mumbai Indians may have chased down 215 against Punjab Kings in Mohali with seven balls to spare, but Wednesday night was another affirmation of the fact that bowling is not MI’s strength right now. More specifically, Mumbai’s headaches in that department could grow into a full-blown migraine if its pace spearhead Jofra Archer does not regain his form soon. While …

Jofra Archer left IPL for elbow surgery in Belgium
1 year, 7 months ago

Jofra Archer left IPL for elbow surgery in Belgium

The Independent  

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Jofra Archer denies reports about elbow surgery in Belgium, tweets his response
1 year, 7 months ago

Jofra Archer denies reports about elbow surgery in Belgium, tweets his response

India TV News  

Jofra Archer who played the opening game of IPL 2023 for Mumbai Indians against Royal Challengers Bangalore, missed four matches on a trot before returning to the game on April 22 against Punjab Kings. There were reports on Archer visiting Belgium for treatment of elbow injury and had undergone surgery amidst the tournament. Earlier The Telegraph stated in a report, …

England seamer Jofra Archer sits out another IPL game
1 year, 8 months ago

England seamer Jofra Archer sits out another IPL game

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Jofra Archer to go straight to Ashes after IPL stint: Sussex head coach
1 year, 8 months ago

Jofra Archer to go straight to Ashes after IPL stint: Sussex head coach

Firstpost  

The first Ashes Test commences at Edgbaston on 16 June. Following his recovery from an elbow injury and a stress fracture in his back, Archer has appeared for the national side seven times this year London: England pacer Jofra Archer will continue to prepare for the Ashes while playing in the IPL, and once the lucrative T20 tournament is over, …

Jofra Archer to go straight into the Ashes off the back of IPL, says England assistant coach Paul Farbrace
1 year, 8 months ago

Jofra Archer to go straight into the Ashes off the back of IPL, says England assistant coach Paul Farbrace

India Today  

England assistant coach Paul Farbrace has confirmed that fast-bowler Jofra Archer will go straight into the Ashes after the 2023 Indian Premier League. Speaking to BBC Radio Sussex, Farbrace said Archer will go straight into the Ashes after his stint in the IPL. IPL 2023: Full Coverage The Englishman said the team management is not daft and knows that Archer …

Jofra Archer's Ashes prep: No red-ball cricket before taking on Australia
1 year, 8 months ago

Jofra Archer's Ashes prep: No red-ball cricket before taking on Australia

The Telegraph  

Jofra Archer could go into the Ashes without any first-class cricket in over two years after Sussex head coach Paul Farbrace confirmed that he is unlikely to play any red-ball cricket before the first Test against Australia. Archer enjoyed a brilliant 2019 series, taking 22 wickets in his four Tests at an average of only 20.27, and hit Steve Smith …

Jofra Archer shaping up well for Ashes and ODI World Cup: England coach Matthew Mott
1 year, 9 months ago

Jofra Archer shaping up well for Ashes and ODI World Cup: England coach Matthew Mott

Firstpost  

Jofra Archer made his England return in an ODI series against South Africa earlier this year, and also took part in the recent away series against Bangladesh. London: England fast bowler Jofra Archer is “ticking all the boxes" following his return from debilitating elbow and back injuries but is still “not fully firing on all cylinders", their white-ball Australian head …

Mark Wood expects a limited Ashes role with England’s depth of bowlers
1 year, 9 months ago

Mark Wood expects a limited Ashes role with England’s depth of bowlers

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Jofra Archer ready to be patient after England return
1 year, 10 months ago

Jofra Archer ready to be patient after England return

The Hindu  

Jofra Archer said it is a “surreal” feeling to be back playing cricket again after a lengthy injury layoff and the England speedster knows he must be patient during his comeback in an important year for the team. “Being back after however long, it’s kind of surreal,” Archer said after England snapped a five-match winless streak in ODIs. “When the …

Jofra Archer returns to England squad for ODI series against South Africa
2 years ago

Jofra Archer returns to England squad for ODI series against South Africa

Firstpost  

Sussex fast bowler Jofra Archer was one of the stars of England’s 2019 50-over World Cup triumph but his career has since been blighted by elbow and back injuries. London: Jofra Archer was recalled by England for the first time in over a year after being named Thursday in a 14-strong squad for an upcoming three-match one-day international series in …

ENG vs SA: Jofra Archer back in England ODI squad for South Africa tour
2 years ago

ENG vs SA: Jofra Archer back in England ODI squad for South Africa tour

The Hindu  

Jofra Archer was recalled by England for the first time in over a year after being named on Thursday in a 14-strong squad for an upcoming three-match One-Day International series in South Africa. Sussex fast bowler Archer was one of the stars of England’s 2019 50-over World Cup triumph but his career has since been blighted by elbow and back …

England 'cautiously optimistic' about Jofra Archer's return in early 2023
2 years, 2 months ago

England 'cautiously optimistic' about Jofra Archer's return in early 2023

India Today  

England fast bowler Jofra Archer is expected to return to action in early 2023 after overcoming a series of injuries. The England and Wales Cricket Board are "cautiously optimistic" about Archer's return, The Telegraph reported. The England fast bowler was bought by the Indian Premier League franchise Mumbai Indians during the 2022 mega auction. Archer is now expected to re-join …

Jofra Archer to miss entire summer of cricket for England
2 years, 7 months ago

Jofra Archer to miss entire summer of cricket for England

Associated Press  

LONDON — Jofra Archer will miss the entire summer of international cricket for England after being diagnosed with a stress fracture to the lower back, prolonging the fast bowler’s injury woe that has seen him sidelined for the past year. Archer hasn’t played international cricket since March 2021 or any competitive cricket since May of that year, when he underwent …

Jofra Archer ruled out for season with stress fracture in lower back
2 years, 7 months ago

Jofra Archer ruled out for season with stress fracture in lower back

Firstpost  

Pace bowler Jofra Archer will miss the rest of the season due to a stress fracture of his back, England cricket chiefs announced on Thursday. London: Pace bowler Jofra Archer will miss the rest of the season due to a stress fracture of his back, England cricket chiefs announced on Thursday. “After being diagnosed with a stress fracture to the …

Jofra Archer suffers back stress fracture, to miss entire summer for England
2 years, 7 months ago

Jofra Archer suffers back stress fracture, to miss entire summer for England

India TV News  

Jofra Archer has been ruled out of the entire English summer season after suffering a lower back stress fracture. "Archer has been ruled out of the rest of the English season,'' the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Thursday. Archer hasn't played international cricket since March 2021 or any competitive cricket since May of that year, when he underwent …

Jofra Archer's cryptic tweet on MI teammate Suryakumar's knock vs WI goes viral
2 years, 10 months ago

Jofra Archer's cryptic tweet on MI teammate Suryakumar's knock vs WI goes viral

Hindustan Times  

England pacer Jofra Archer on Sunday shared a cryptic tweet on Mumbai Indians teammate Suryakumar Yadav following his his brilliant knock against West Indies in the third T20I at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. It was during Suryakumar's knock that Archer took to Twitter to write, “This boy can bat.” Archer was earlier this month roped in by Mumbai Indians, …

Jofra Archer rues missing England's Ashes campaign: Felt like I let everyone down a little bit
2 years, 10 months ago

Jofra Archer rues missing England's Ashes campaign: Felt like I let everyone down a little bit

India Today  

England fast bowler Jofra Archer said missing the T20 World Cup and the Ashes was a tough pill to swallow and that he felt like he had let the team down by not touring Australia for the Test series. Archer was expected to return for England's limited-overs tour in January 2022 but he had to undergo a second surgery for …

Jofra Archer to miss West Indies series after undergoing second elbow operation
3 years ago

Jofra Archer to miss West Indies series after undergoing second elbow operation

Firstpost  

Archer, 26, had the surgery on Saturday and he has now been ruled out by the England and Wales Cricket Board of the three-Test tour of his native West Indies in March London: Already sidelined England fast bowler Jofra Archer is set to miss the tour of the West Indies after undergoing a second elbow operation, it was announced Tuesday. …

Ashes 2021-22: Australia's worries rise as Warner joins Hazlewood on injured list
3 years ago

Ashes 2021-22: Australia's worries rise as Warner joins Hazlewood on injured list

India TV News  

Australia's injury concerns are mounting following their nine-wicket win over England in the opening Ashes Test at the Gabba, which concluded inside four days. While star fast bowler Josh Hazlewood's side strain was skipper Pat Cummins' worry during the post-match press conference, he now has to contend with opener David Warner's fitness concerns after the batting stalwart did not come …

England's Jofra Archer aiming for Test return against West Indies in March
3 years, 4 months ago

England's Jofra Archer aiming for Test return against West Indies in March

Firstpost  

The 26-year-old was ruled out of the current Test series against India and the Ashes tour of Australia, as well as the T20 World Cup that falls between those campaigns - after suffering a stress fracture in his right elbow. London: England fast bowler Jofra Archer still believes he has a Test future as he targeted a return to the …

England pacer Jofra Archer ruled out of 2021 T20 World Cup, Ashes due to stress fracture on right elbow
3 years, 4 months ago

England pacer Jofra Archer ruled out of 2021 T20 World Cup, Ashes due to stress fracture on right elbow

Firstpost  

The ECB said in a statement that scans last week on the currently sidelined Archer’s right elbow had revealed he had suffered a recurrence of a stress fracture. Nottingham: England fast bowler Jofra Archer will miss both the Twenty20 World Cup and the Ashes series in Australia after the England and Wales Cricket Board announced on Thursday he had been …

England fast bowler Jofra Archer to undergo elbow surgery
3 years, 7 months ago

England fast bowler Jofra Archer to undergo elbow surgery

The Hindu  

England fast bowler Jofra Archer will undergo surgery on Friday to resolve his right elbow problem. The England fast bowler has a history of elbow injuries that saw him miss two Tests against India and the currently-suspended Indian Premier League. "At the moment, he has a bit of an impingement in his elbow," England's bowling coach, Jon Lewis, had said …

Archer looking forward to T20 World Cup, Ashes -Broad
3 years, 7 months ago

Archer looking forward to T20 World Cup, Ashes -Broad

The Hindu  

England fast bowler Jofra Archer was "frustrated" with his nagging elbow injury but was determined to be fit for the Twenty20 World Cup in India and the Ashes series against Australia later this year, teammate Stuart Broad said. "He is down and disappointed at the moment, but he is also realistic in knowing that there is some huge cricket to …

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