Archer brings venom to England’s World Cup bid

MARK BUTCHER
The headline news from England’s T20 World Cup squad was Jofra Archer’s return and, fingers crossed, if he can get through the four-match series against Pakistan later this month, he will add bite, spite and a fear factor to their bowling attack.
Across the board, it’s an enviable squad – one that is certainly capable of defending their title in the Caribbean.
Once news broke of the injury to Jamie Overton, who was being seriously considered as an all-rounder who could clear the ropes in the later overs, it became fairly clear that Chris Jordan’s name would appear. Jordan had a r...

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