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Key says ‘this is right time’ for Anderson retirement

14 May 2024 0 comments

…him that he needed to make the decision there and then. Not so long ago he decided the Lord’s game would be his last.” Jofra Archer hopes to soon be…

Archer, Hartley and Jordan named in England squad for World T20

30 April 2024 0 comments

Jofra Archer’s latest injury nightmare is almost over after the seamer was included in England’s T20 World Cup squad, alongside uncapped spinner Tom Hartley and veteran seamer Chris Jordan. Archer,…

Archer set to be included in England squad for T20 World Cup

29 April 2024 0 comments

England are ready to include Jofra Archer in their T20 World Cup squad, with the seamer closing in on his comeback after a year recovering from his latest injury problems….

Archer: I don’t know if I’ve got another stop-start year in me

17 April 2024 0 comments

England bowler Jofra Archer admits he may not be able to cope with any fresh injury problems, revealing “I don’t know if I have another stop-start year in me”. Archer…

England players sign multi-year deals but Stokes takes one-year extension

24 October 2023 0 comments

…for the shorter-term option. The central contracts do not prevent recipients taking up lucrative T20 deals, but they do allow the ECB greater oversight on availability. Jofra Archer has signed…

Mott: Jofra Archer ‘desperate to play but realistic’ ahead of World Cup

28 September 2023 0 comments

Jofra Archer may be England’s only travelling reserve to India for the World Cup but Matthew Mott is aware another misstep with the fast bowler’s fitness could have “serious ramifications”….

Moody expects Gus Atkinson to show what he can do on the world stage

28 August 2023 0 comments

…talent. Those types of bowlers don’t tend to come along that often.” Atkinson has been fast-tracked into England’s set-up amid Jofra Archer’s problems with his right elbow, with the pair…

Atkinson taking strength from adversity ahead of England debut

22 August 2023 0 comments

…but to be here now, looking forward to a World Cup, it makes it seem ages ago.” Gus Atkinson’s slick, repeatable bowling action has drawn comparisons with Jofra Archer, pictured…

Atkinson feeling ready for World Cup duty after surprise England call-up

18 August 2023 0 comments

…the World Cup. Jofra Archer’s troublesome elbow has all but ended his hopes of being involved in England’s 50-over title defence but Atkinson was still surprised to be given the…

Stokes out of retirement for New Zealand ODIs

16 August 2023 0 comments

…bowling at 95mph for Oval Invincibles. With Jofra Archer unlikely to be fit for the start of the World Cup as he recovers from his latest elbow injury, England have…

From Leeds to Lord’s – 5 of Ben Stokes’ most memorable innings for England

2 July 2023 0 comments

…at Headingley, Stokes produced a miracle to prevent Australia retaining the urn with two matches to spare. Reduced to 286 for nine after the quick dismissals of Jofra Archer and…

Stone’s faint Ashes hopes rest on outcome of scan on knee injury

2 July 2023 0 comments

…Cricket Board managing director Rob Key. England’s other express pace options have also not featured in the first two Tests against Australia, with Jofra Archer sidelined for the summer although…

Anderson admits struggles on ‘kryptonite’ Edgbaston pitch

23 June 2023 0 comments

…attractive option. Jofra Archer’s speed caused big problems for Australia during the Lord’s Test of 2019 and Wood is the only available option who can recreate that kind of hostility….

What do England need to do to win the Ashes?

21 June 2023 0 comments

…quality Mark Wood brings in abundance. With Jofra Archer and Olly Stone both out injured, he is the only man available who can routinely clear 90mph. He is best used…

Broad preferred to Wood for first Ashes Test

14 June 2023 0 comments

…for Friday’s series opener. Stokes has previously spoken of his desire to have a 90mph option at his disposal and, with Jofra Archer and Olly Stone on the sidelines, the…

“Almost the perfect start” – Broad hails dominant England display

2 June 2023 0 comments

…changing room, obviously there are a few injuries about with Jof (Jofra Archer) and (Olly) Stoney, then niggles with Robbo and Jimmy, but you only have to look at the…

Roy looks LA-bound but never ‘Will walk away from England’

26 May 2023 0 comments

…12-month deals. Jofra Archer, who was recently ruled out of the English summer through injury, is among those to have been linked. The ECB’s contract system is likely to be…

Ashes 2023: England’s Pursuit for Glory and Predictions for the Upcoming Series

24 May 2023 0 comments

…Australia. Despite the searing loss of the fast bowler Jofra Archer to a recurring stress fracture, the English side braces for a tough competition to regain the much-coveted urn they…

Ben Stokes bowling concerns continue ahead of England Test summer

15 May 2023 0 comments

…groin complaint on day one, Jofra Archer departing the IPL with discomfort in his troublesome elbow and Olly Stone suffering a hamstring injury on duty for Nottinghamshire. For exclusive stories…

Archer back from IPL, casting doubt over Ashes fitness

9 May 2023 0 comments

Jofra Archer’s injury woes continue as he returned home from the Indian Premier League, putting his summer Ashes hopes in doubt. Mumbai Indians announced on Tuesday that Archer’s England team-mate…

Michael Clarke not sure Josh Hazlewood’s IPL stint is best preparation for Ashes

4 May 2023 0 comments

…have been crossing their fingers over the fitness of captain Ben Stokes and pace bowlers Jofra Archer and Mark Wood during the IPL, and Clarke has made it clear he…

Jofra Archer left IPL for elbow surgery in Belgium

26 April 2023 0 comments

Jofra Archer briefly left the Indian Premier League this month to travel to Belgium, where he reportedly went under the knife for a minor procedure on his troublesome right elbow….

Ben Stokes feels the need for speed and asks Ashes groundstaff to play ball

12 April 2023 0 comments

…lingering concerns over his long-standing elbow complaint. England are crossing their fingers over Jofra Archer’s fitness after a disrupted start to the IPL (Alastair Grant/PA) Archer’s fitness will continue to…

Saqib Mahmood hopes to impress England captain with Lancashire displays