Jofra Archer returns on the field after an injury
England fast bowler Jofra Archer returns on the field after an injury
England fast bowler Jofra Archer made a successful return to competitive cricket after recovering from an injury, taking two wickets. It was their first competitive match in more than a month and a half. Archer returned for Sussex in the County Championship match against Kent on Thursday and took two wickets for 29 runs in 13 overs.
He dismissed Zak Crawley and Kent captain Bell Drummond and was instrumental in dismissing the opposing team for 145 runs. “My fitness is good,” said Archer.
I think I bowled well. I played for the second class team of Sussex last week and it was good to gain confidence and I am feeling good. ”- said Archer
Ian Salisbury, head coach of the Sussex County Cricket Club for the County Championship and List A Cricket, said, “Any team in world cricket would be excited to include Archer in their team in a match.” Everyone is aware of his talent. ‘
Archer had earlier played his last match between India and England on March 20 as the fifth T20 international. A piece of glass was stuck in his right hand, for which he had to undergo an operation.
The pacer was injured in his home in January. It is surprising that Jofra Archer, despite having a piece of glass inside his finger, played two (Test and T20) series in India.
Earlier, it was expected that Jofra Archer will join the Rajasthan team after 4 matches. But after the official statement of the England Cricket Board, the picture was cleared and he was declared unfit to play Indian Premier League 2021.
However, Rajasthan Royals did not suffer much due to their absence and the IPL 2021 was canceled due to coronavirus infection. The team played only 7 matches.