England is hoping to have a fully-fit Jofra Archer obtainable for the T20 World Cup later this 12 months regardless of the ace quick bowler present process rehabilitation following the recurrence of his long-standing elbow damage.
Archer, who performed a key function in England’s World Cup win in 2019, has not performed any skilled cricket since Might final 12 months. He did practice with the England white-ball workforce on its tour of the Caribbean in December.
“Our plan is the T20 World Cup, constructing him up slowly,” England’s director of cricket Rob Key was quoted as saying on the BBC’s ‘Tailenders Podcast’.
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The ace right-arm pacer has been suffering from accidents for the final three years. He made a comeback in white-ball cricket, taking part in three T20Is and 4 ODIs within the first quarter of 2023.
However, he suffered the recurrence of his right-arm elbow damage throughout IPL final 12 months, which dominated him out of motion as soon as once more.
When England was taking part in West Indies in Archer’s native Barbados on the finish of final 12 months, he did play for his former college aspect with out the data of the England hierarchy.
“I noticed him bowl within the Caribbean, and it was like he’d by no means been away. I don’t need to get again to this factor the place he performs after which goes down once more,” stated Key.
Archer was additionally dominated out of the IPL this season, along with his franchise Mumbai Indians subsequently releasing him. He was part of the Mumbai Indians squad within the final IPL and performed a number of video games, although he seemed removed from his greatest whereas managing the elbow damage.
Throughout his IPL stint, Archer additionally made a fast journey to Belgium for a minor surgical procedure.
“He (Archer) wished to play within the IPL, however we stated not this time. Hopefully, the years he has missed, he can add to the top of his profession. He’s such a expertise,” Key stated.