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I would drop Woakes as he could get whacked bowling FM later on, and England don't need his batting with Joffra. I would pick Wood instead who will be harder to hit.
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I would drop Woakes as he could get whacked bowling FM later on, and England don't need his batting with Joffra. I would pick Wood instead who will be harder to hit.
You're kidding surely? Woakes has been one of the top ODI bowlers in the world in the last few years before you even consider his batting.
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Woakes averages 40+ with the bat, surely you can’t drop him. His bowling is decent for the first 40 overs. Jofra is better than Wood for last 10 overs. You don’t have a death overs specialist , Jofra might be the perfect fit.
Pick Wood over Plunket but Jofra should play.
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As powerful as ENgland's batting is, their bowling is somewhat mediocre. Archer would be a terrific squad introduction, with good pace, swing and bounce.
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He is a top quality fast bowler. England can win this world cup now.
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Just checked and he is rated bowler #12 in the world, which surprises me. The only other Englishman in the top 20 is Rashid.
Wouldn’t know, don’t watch ODIs.
Bowling average 28.07 Economy 5.17
Batting average 37.58 Strike rate 101.10
Those are his stats since the 2015 world cup, he's been an outstanding allrounder.
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Bending the rules issue aside, would be great to see a young talented cricketer like Archer in the most important cricketing event.
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The Ashes!
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imo Archer & T.curran are the best limited overs bowlers in England & should be picked ahead of anybody else in the worldcup squad.
Nasser Hussain, the former England captain, has called Jofra Archer a "special cricketer" and urged the selectors to pick him in England's squad for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2019.
Archer, born and raised in Barbados but holding a British passport, is set to become available for England selection, in accordance with the ECB's new eligibility rules that reduced the minimum required residency period to three years in November.
Archer has generated plenty of excitement with his all-round abilities in Twenty20 franchise leagues and for Sussex in first-class cricket, and Hussain, speaking during the 100 days-to-go World Cup celebrations, joined those calling for the 23-year-old to be fast-tracked into the England squad.
"I don't like last-minute changes, but there is a special cricketer out there in Jofra Archer," he told BBC Radio 5. "If you've got an opportunity to improve your squad before a World Cup you must take it."
Hussain believed Archer's inclusion would also create more competition for places. “You’ll have the likes of [Liam] Plunkett and [David] Willey who will be just looking over their shoulder," he told Sky Sports News. "That’s only going to be good for the squad if you’re constantly being pushed.”
England underwent a revolution as an ODI team after a disappointing 2015 World Cup campaign. They changed their approach, brought in limited-overs specialists, and created a formidable outfit that is currently at the top of the MRF Tyres ICC ODI Team Rankings.
Hussain said they were favourites to win the trophy, but warned the side against "freezing" in the later stages of the tournament. "They’re favourites, and I reckon they’ll get through to the knockout stages,” he said.
“But you look at the Champions Trophy (in 2017), where they got through to the semi-final at Cardiff, and suddenly, against Pakistan, they just froze a little bit. That’s going to be the key to this side, whether Eoin Morgan (the England captain) can set his side up not to freeze in a knockout game as favourites. I think they’re smarter now.
“For me, the best two sides on paper are England and India, but, as we saw with the Champions Trophy, so many sides could win this tournament.”
https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1057976
Archer, born and raised in Barbados but holding a British passport, is set to become available for England selection, in accordance with the ECB's new eligibility rules that reduced the minimum required residency period to three years in November.
Archer has generated plenty of excitement with his all-round abilities in Twenty20 franchise leagues and for Sussex in first-class cricket, and Hussain, speaking during the 100 days-to-go World Cup celebrations, joined those calling for the 23-year-old to be fast-tracked into the England squad.
"I don't like last-minute changes, but there is a special cricketer out there in Jofra Archer," he told BBC Radio 5. "If you've got an opportunity to improve your squad before a World Cup you must take it."
Hussain believed Archer's inclusion would also create more competition for places. “You’ll have the likes of [Liam] Plunkett and [David] Willey who will be just looking over their shoulder," he told Sky Sports News. "That’s only going to be good for the squad if you’re constantly being pushed.”
England underwent a revolution as an ODI team after a disappointing 2015 World Cup campaign. They changed their approach, brought in limited-overs specialists, and created a formidable outfit that is currently at the top of the MRF Tyres ICC ODI Team Rankings.
Hussain said they were favourites to win the trophy, but warned the side against "freezing" in the later stages of the tournament. "They’re favourites, and I reckon they’ll get through to the knockout stages,” he said.
“But you look at the Champions Trophy (in 2017), where they got through to the semi-final at Cardiff, and suddenly, against Pakistan, they just froze a little bit. That’s going to be the key to this side, whether Eoin Morgan (the England captain) can set his side up not to freeze in a knockout game as favourites. I think they’re smarter now.
“For me, the best two sides on paper are England and India, but, as we saw with the Champions Trophy, so many sides could win this tournament.”
https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1057976
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Trevor Bayliss hints at Jofra Archer selection for World Cup
Jofra Archer could yet make the England squad for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019, with coach Trevor Bayliss indicating that the upcoming series against Pakistan could be a proving ground for the young all-rounder.
Archer, who is Barbados-born but has a British passport, will be available for England’s home season this year, in keeping with the England and Wales Cricket Board's new residency qualification period that was reduced from seven years to three.
Archer is unlikely to have had sufficient time to press his case for selection by the 23 April deadline for naming the provisional World Cup squad, but there is time to tweak it before England open the tournament against South Africa at the Oval on 30 May.
"We've got to have the squad in by April 23, but there's a month after that to change it," Bayliss told Sky Sports after England’s defeat in the fifth ODI against West Indies. "There's the Pakistan series before then, so we'll have discussions about whether he plays, because the absolute final date [for naming the World Cup squad] is May 22.
"We'd like it [the initial squad] to be as close as it can be [to the final 15], but we could try someone like Jofra in those matches and make a decision one way or another.”
Archer, if picked, would be another addition to an England squad packed with all-rounders. However, there is room for his inclusion, with concerns surrounding Liam Plunkett, who is battling poor fitness and a drop in pace. Tom Curran, who bagged a pair of ducks in the two matches he played in the Caribbean, and leaked runs with the ball, could also face competition from Archer.
The series showcased the best and worst of the England one-day outfit as they switched between dominant and hapless. Their defeat in St Lucia now means that they could concede their No. 1 spot on the MRF Tyres ICC ODI Team Rankings table depending on how India fare against Australia.
Bayliss rued their inability to adapt to the bounce in Gros Islet, but was relieved at the minimal prospect of facing such tracks at home during the World Cup. "It was a poor performance. There were some woeful shots, and obviously after that, we were never in the game,” he said.
"We still haven't adapted, we didn't adapt at all. We found during the Test series that the bouncier wickets were our Achilles' heel. We don't often get to play on too many bouncy wickets in England, and it's certainly not a strength of ours.
"With 200 on the board, we'd have been right in the game. We needed a couple of guys to get their heads down, whether that meant letting balls go for 10-15 overs and building a partnership. We could have got there, but we kept on making the same mistakes.
"It's the good and the bad. And the gulf between our good times and our bad matches was huge. But in a couple of games [in this series] we've come out on top and played well under pressure, so a bit more of that is what we need."
https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1085444
Jofra Archer could yet make the England squad for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019, with coach Trevor Bayliss indicating that the upcoming series against Pakistan could be a proving ground for the young all-rounder.
Archer, who is Barbados-born but has a British passport, will be available for England’s home season this year, in keeping with the England and Wales Cricket Board's new residency qualification period that was reduced from seven years to three.
Archer is unlikely to have had sufficient time to press his case for selection by the 23 April deadline for naming the provisional World Cup squad, but there is time to tweak it before England open the tournament against South Africa at the Oval on 30 May.
"We've got to have the squad in by April 23, but there's a month after that to change it," Bayliss told Sky Sports after England’s defeat in the fifth ODI against West Indies. "There's the Pakistan series before then, so we'll have discussions about whether he plays, because the absolute final date [for naming the World Cup squad] is May 22.
"We'd like it [the initial squad] to be as close as it can be [to the final 15], but we could try someone like Jofra in those matches and make a decision one way or another.”
Archer, if picked, would be another addition to an England squad packed with all-rounders. However, there is room for his inclusion, with concerns surrounding Liam Plunkett, who is battling poor fitness and a drop in pace. Tom Curran, who bagged a pair of ducks in the two matches he played in the Caribbean, and leaked runs with the ball, could also face competition from Archer.
The series showcased the best and worst of the England one-day outfit as they switched between dominant and hapless. Their defeat in St Lucia now means that they could concede their No. 1 spot on the MRF Tyres ICC ODI Team Rankings table depending on how India fare against Australia.
Bayliss rued their inability to adapt to the bounce in Gros Islet, but was relieved at the minimal prospect of facing such tracks at home during the World Cup. "It was a poor performance. There were some woeful shots, and obviously after that, we were never in the game,” he said.
"We still haven't adapted, we didn't adapt at all. We found during the Test series that the bouncier wickets were our Achilles' heel. We don't often get to play on too many bouncy wickets in England, and it's certainly not a strength of ours.
"With 200 on the board, we'd have been right in the game. We needed a couple of guys to get their heads down, whether that meant letting balls go for 10-15 overs and building a partnership. We could have got there, but we kept on making the same mistakes.
"It's the good and the bad. And the gulf between our good times and our bad matches was huge. But in a couple of games [in this series] we've come out on top and played well under pressure, so a bit more of that is what we need."
https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1085444
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I am interested in seeing Archer play international, limited overs cricket, however, it is interesting to note that his best performances have come in T20 cricket and to a certain extent, in FC cricket. His stats and what I have seen of him in the middle format of the game make him look to be pretty average. Plus, I was not so impressed with his latest T20 run either.
I hope ENgland fans do not put too much faith into their fast bowling messiah just yet.
I hope ENgland fans do not put too much faith into their fast bowling messiah just yet.
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So, his selection for World Cup will be dependent on how he performs against us in the 5 match ODI series.
I hope we don't make another legend in his debut series.
I hope we don't make another legend in his debut series.
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'Archer will get World Cup audition against Pakistan' - Morgan
Eoin Morgan insists England will have no hesitation in changing their winning formula ahead of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2019.
The tournament favourites are unbeaten in their last ten bilateral one-day international series and are the number one ranked side in ODI cricket, but the emergence of Barbados-born Jofra Archer has complicated selection matters with just over two months to go until the opening match of this summer's World Cup.
Archer, who qualified to play for England earlier this month after the England and Wales Cricket Board relaxed its residency rules, has exploded onto the world scene with extraordinary performances in limited-overs tournaments, and Morgan refused to shut the door on the 23-year-old's World Cup hopes.
“It’s not about a winning formula,” said England limited-overs captain Morgan, who was on hand to welcome fans to the first Super Saturday during the ICC Cricket World Cup Trophy Tour, driven by Nissan, as the trophy took centre stage in Manchester’s Exchange Square.
“That is behind us almost and we need to continue using the confidence we have earned to drive things forward and if it is about including someone that’s going to add value then we’ll do it.
“The hype about Jofra playing around the world and doing well and attracting a lot of attention is justified as he has put in performances that warrant looking at.
“Trevor Bayliss said after the West Indies series we will look at him against Pakistan [who England play in five ODIs in May] and that’s what we will do.
“We don’t have to name our [World Cup] squad until the end of the Pakistan series so we’ll have a look and see how he goes.”
As tournament hosts, all the pressure will be on England this summer, especially after a hugely disappointing World Cup campaign in 2015 where Morgan’s team failed to make it out of the group stage.
The last four years, though, have seen Morgan mastermind a brilliant turnaround in fortunes, with an expansive front-foot style coming to the fore and the Middlesex batsman is happy to carry the hopes and dreams of a nation on his shoulders.
“You can’t ignore it but we’ve prepared for going into the World Cup as favourites," added Morgan.
“It’s something which sits absolutely fine with us. The reason it is there is because of the success we’ve had in the past but that’s all in the past now and our focus needs to be on what’s to come and the things we need to do.”
With the weight of expectation high and the countdown until the big kick-off well and truly underway, you may be forgiven for thinking Morgan is a bag of nerves.
He is anything but, as England put the finishing touches to their battle plan for the opener against South Africa at The Oval on 30 May.
“There are no nerves, I think it’s more excitement,” he said.
“There’s a huge opportunity for us to go and continue playing the cricket we have done over the last three and a half years off the back of a challenging tour to the West Indies where we were tested in every department.
“I think, sitting here right now, we’re equipped really well. We still have one game in Dublin against Ireland and our games at home against Pakistan in the build-up to the World Cup so there’s plenty of cricket to be played but all the focus is going to be on the competition.”
https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1120419
Eoin Morgan insists England will have no hesitation in changing their winning formula ahead of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2019.
The tournament favourites are unbeaten in their last ten bilateral one-day international series and are the number one ranked side in ODI cricket, but the emergence of Barbados-born Jofra Archer has complicated selection matters with just over two months to go until the opening match of this summer's World Cup.
Archer, who qualified to play for England earlier this month after the England and Wales Cricket Board relaxed its residency rules, has exploded onto the world scene with extraordinary performances in limited-overs tournaments, and Morgan refused to shut the door on the 23-year-old's World Cup hopes.
“It’s not about a winning formula,” said England limited-overs captain Morgan, who was on hand to welcome fans to the first Super Saturday during the ICC Cricket World Cup Trophy Tour, driven by Nissan, as the trophy took centre stage in Manchester’s Exchange Square.
“That is behind us almost and we need to continue using the confidence we have earned to drive things forward and if it is about including someone that’s going to add value then we’ll do it.
“The hype about Jofra playing around the world and doing well and attracting a lot of attention is justified as he has put in performances that warrant looking at.
“Trevor Bayliss said after the West Indies series we will look at him against Pakistan [who England play in five ODIs in May] and that’s what we will do.
“We don’t have to name our [World Cup] squad until the end of the Pakistan series so we’ll have a look and see how he goes.”
As tournament hosts, all the pressure will be on England this summer, especially after a hugely disappointing World Cup campaign in 2015 where Morgan’s team failed to make it out of the group stage.
The last four years, though, have seen Morgan mastermind a brilliant turnaround in fortunes, with an expansive front-foot style coming to the fore and the Middlesex batsman is happy to carry the hopes and dreams of a nation on his shoulders.
“You can’t ignore it but we’ve prepared for going into the World Cup as favourites," added Morgan.
“It’s something which sits absolutely fine with us. The reason it is there is because of the success we’ve had in the past but that’s all in the past now and our focus needs to be on what’s to come and the things we need to do.”
With the weight of expectation high and the countdown until the big kick-off well and truly underway, you may be forgiven for thinking Morgan is a bag of nerves.
He is anything but, as England put the finishing touches to their battle plan for the opener against South Africa at The Oval on 30 May.
“There are no nerves, I think it’s more excitement,” he said.
“There’s a huge opportunity for us to go and continue playing the cricket we have done over the last three and a half years off the back of a challenging tour to the West Indies where we were tested in every department.
“I think, sitting here right now, we’re equipped really well. We still have one game in Dublin against Ireland and our games at home against Pakistan in the build-up to the World Cup so there’s plenty of cricket to be played but all the focus is going to be on the competition.”
https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1120419
We faced Archer on our 2016 England tour v Sussex.
He took 4 wickets.
http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/...x-vs-pakistan-tour-match-pak-tour-of-eng-2016
He took 4 wickets.
http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/...x-vs-pakistan-tour-match-pak-tour-of-eng-2016
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That was probably our best middle order since Inzi retired, but gosh, our fast bowling recently in Tests has been below-par with regards to our cricketing reputation. Getting caned by Sussex in 2016 and only taking 5 wickets in 90 overs is embarrassing.
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England are preparing to throw Jofra Archer straight into their World Cup squad without asking him to prove himself in international cricket.
Eoin Morgan and Trevor Bayliss must name a preliminary 15-man party by April 23 for marketing purposes and they confirmed on Tuesday they will reveal their hand at Lord’s next Wednesday.
It was expected Archer, who qualified for England only last month, would miss out but would be named in an enlarged 17-man squad for the one-off international in Ireland next month and five 50-over matches against Pakistan that follow.
Then the Sussex all-rounder would have effectively been on trial in six pre-World Cup matches. But, such is the enthusiasm for including the Barbadian-born Archer not only in the World Cup but also the Ashes that complete England’s biggest summer, the 24-year-old looks certain to be included in the main 15 next week.
That would all but confirm Archer, who has an English father and a British passport, will be in the final squad that has to be named on May 22 ahead of a tournament that begins when England face South Africa at the Oval on May 30.
Significant figures in the England set-up believe Archer can provide the X-factor and final piece in the jigsaw for Morgan’s side with his 90mph death bowling and the captain is believed to have been highly impressed by him on the Twenty20 franchise circuit.
Archer, who qualified for England only last month, can provide the X-factor this summer
Archer, who qualified for England only last month, can provide the X-factor this summer
The only worry surrounding the move is the possible effect on the dynamic of a close-knit squad, particularly as one player who has contributed to England becoming the top-ranked team in world 50-over cricket will have to miss out.
England are loath to leave out the left-arm swing of David Willey, while Tom Curran would be very unlucky to miss out after impressing in the Caribbean. That means the most vulnerable member of England’s squad could be Joe Denly, who is currently in possession of a place as an additional batsman and third spin option.
England will name two extra players next week to face Pakistan and Ireland, and it looks as though they will be Denly and Chris Jordan, who impressed in the Twenty20 series against West Indies. But, for now, it seems Jordan’s friend and fellow Barbadian Archer will be fast-tracked.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/c...aming-fast-bowler-15-man-squad-World-Cup.html
Eoin Morgan and Trevor Bayliss must name a preliminary 15-man party by April 23 for marketing purposes and they confirmed on Tuesday they will reveal their hand at Lord’s next Wednesday.
It was expected Archer, who qualified for England only last month, would miss out but would be named in an enlarged 17-man squad for the one-off international in Ireland next month and five 50-over matches against Pakistan that follow.
Then the Sussex all-rounder would have effectively been on trial in six pre-World Cup matches. But, such is the enthusiasm for including the Barbadian-born Archer not only in the World Cup but also the Ashes that complete England’s biggest summer, the 24-year-old looks certain to be included in the main 15 next week.
That would all but confirm Archer, who has an English father and a British passport, will be in the final squad that has to be named on May 22 ahead of a tournament that begins when England face South Africa at the Oval on May 30.
Significant figures in the England set-up believe Archer can provide the X-factor and final piece in the jigsaw for Morgan’s side with his 90mph death bowling and the captain is believed to have been highly impressed by him on the Twenty20 franchise circuit.
Archer, who qualified for England only last month, can provide the X-factor this summer
Archer, who qualified for England only last month, can provide the X-factor this summer
The only worry surrounding the move is the possible effect on the dynamic of a close-knit squad, particularly as one player who has contributed to England becoming the top-ranked team in world 50-over cricket will have to miss out.
England are loath to leave out the left-arm swing of David Willey, while Tom Curran would be very unlucky to miss out after impressing in the Caribbean. That means the most vulnerable member of England’s squad could be Joe Denly, who is currently in possession of a place as an additional batsman and third spin option.
England will name two extra players next week to face Pakistan and Ireland, and it looks as though they will be Denly and Chris Jordan, who impressed in the Twenty20 series against West Indies. But, for now, it seems Jordan’s friend and fellow Barbadian Archer will be fast-tracked.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/c...aming-fast-bowler-15-man-squad-World-Cup.html
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Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler were all praise for Jofra Archer, their team-mate at Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League and potentially with England as well, adding that the youngster has a good chance of making it to England's ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2019 squad.
Archer, who is yet to play a game for England, has 131 wickets at 23.44 in 28 first-class games. The Barbados-born all-rounder has just become eligible for England selection through his father.
In the meantime, he has been performing well in global T20 leagues. Stokes and Buttler, who play alongside Archer in Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League, conceded that the England selectors will have a tough time while announcing the World Cup squad on 17 April.
"Jofra makes any team better," Stokes said on the Doosra podcast on BBC. "He is the most naturally gifted bowler I've seen and I don't think he quite realises how good he is. Some of the things he can do at the click of a finger are just 'wow'. It's pretty special to watch.
"To have someone at the pace he bowls and the skills he has ... the selectors are going to be scratching their heads. It's a tough question but it's a great position to be in as an England team when you've got a player with the skill level Jofra's got."
Echoing his colleague's thoughts, Buttler added, "One of the strengths of this side over the last few years hasn't been just 11 guys, but a strong squad of 15 even 19 players who have been driving competition within the side. There has been an improvement in individual and team performances. And Jofra is another guy who adds to that.
"He is an X-factor bowler. He has shown around the world that he enjoys the limelight and the big moments. He just adds to the conversation for the selectors. I'm sure Jofra is that good that his name will be in the hat. It's nice problem for the selectors to have."
One of the strengths of this side over the last few years hasn't just been just 11 guys, but a strong squad of 15 even 19 players who have been driving the competition
Jos Buttler
Earlier last month, England coach Trevor Bayliss had also indicated that Archer could get a chance to play in the one-day internationals against Pakistan and Ireland in May 2019.
"Jofra Archer’s name keeps cropping up and I think at some stage we will give him an opportunity," Bayliss had told The Guardian. "Those matches against Pakistan and Ireland, I think he will get an opportunity to show us what he can do. I haven’t spoken to him. But he’s said publicly he’s keen."
England's World Cup campaign will begin on 30 May against South Africa. Prior to the tournament, they will take on Ireland in a one-off one-day international, before locking horns with Pakistan in a five-match ODI series. England's busy summer will round off with the Ashes in August, and both Buttler and Stokes confessed they were looking forward to an exhilarating summer.
"It's an incredibly exciting time for English cricket," said Buttler. "I think the 'favourites' tag doesn't really mean anything when you get into the tournament but it does mean that we have been doing some great stuff before the tournament that we should take a lot of confidence from. [We're] looking forward to getting the tournament started and [it] will be a really memorable summer of cricket in England."
Stokes, who has over 2000 runs and 63 wickets in 79 ODIs, gushed, "I'm just desperate for all to start and get involved. We are No.1 [but] it doesn't really count for anything. Hopefully, we can back everything that we have achieved.
"That's the thing about World Cups – when it gets to the crunch time, whoever turns up better on the day is going to win the games," he said. "And when it comes to the knockout stages, hopefully, we will be there."
https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1175616
Archer, who is yet to play a game for England, has 131 wickets at 23.44 in 28 first-class games. The Barbados-born all-rounder has just become eligible for England selection through his father.
In the meantime, he has been performing well in global T20 leagues. Stokes and Buttler, who play alongside Archer in Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League, conceded that the England selectors will have a tough time while announcing the World Cup squad on 17 April.
"Jofra makes any team better," Stokes said on the Doosra podcast on BBC. "He is the most naturally gifted bowler I've seen and I don't think he quite realises how good he is. Some of the things he can do at the click of a finger are just 'wow'. It's pretty special to watch.
"To have someone at the pace he bowls and the skills he has ... the selectors are going to be scratching their heads. It's a tough question but it's a great position to be in as an England team when you've got a player with the skill level Jofra's got."
Echoing his colleague's thoughts, Buttler added, "One of the strengths of this side over the last few years hasn't been just 11 guys, but a strong squad of 15 even 19 players who have been driving competition within the side. There has been an improvement in individual and team performances. And Jofra is another guy who adds to that.
"He is an X-factor bowler. He has shown around the world that he enjoys the limelight and the big moments. He just adds to the conversation for the selectors. I'm sure Jofra is that good that his name will be in the hat. It's nice problem for the selectors to have."
One of the strengths of this side over the last few years hasn't just been just 11 guys, but a strong squad of 15 even 19 players who have been driving the competition
Jos Buttler
Earlier last month, England coach Trevor Bayliss had also indicated that Archer could get a chance to play in the one-day internationals against Pakistan and Ireland in May 2019.
"Jofra Archer’s name keeps cropping up and I think at some stage we will give him an opportunity," Bayliss had told The Guardian. "Those matches against Pakistan and Ireland, I think he will get an opportunity to show us what he can do. I haven’t spoken to him. But he’s said publicly he’s keen."
England's World Cup campaign will begin on 30 May against South Africa. Prior to the tournament, they will take on Ireland in a one-off one-day international, before locking horns with Pakistan in a five-match ODI series. England's busy summer will round off with the Ashes in August, and both Buttler and Stokes confessed they were looking forward to an exhilarating summer.
"It's an incredibly exciting time for English cricket," said Buttler. "I think the 'favourites' tag doesn't really mean anything when you get into the tournament but it does mean that we have been doing some great stuff before the tournament that we should take a lot of confidence from. [We're] looking forward to getting the tournament started and [it] will be a really memorable summer of cricket in England."
Stokes, who has over 2000 runs and 63 wickets in 79 ODIs, gushed, "I'm just desperate for all to start and get involved. We are No.1 [but] it doesn't really count for anything. Hopefully, we can back everything that we have achieved.
"That's the thing about World Cups – when it gets to the crunch time, whoever turns up better on the day is going to win the games," he said. "And when it comes to the knockout stages, hopefully, we will be there."
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Jofra Archer must not become cricket’s answer to Faustino Asprilla – Mark Wood
Mark Wood has warned England must work hard to ensure Jofra Archer does not become cricket’s answer to Faustino Asprilla as a much-discussed World Cup selection edges near.
England will name a provisional 15-man squad for the tournament at Lord’s on Wednesday, alongside an expanded panel of 17 for the preceding series against Pakistan, and the status of the uncapped and newly-available Archer is the issue on everybody’s lips.
The 24-year-old Barbadian, who recently qualified on residency grounds and is currently playing in the Indian Premier League alongside Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler at Rajasthan Royals, is certain to be in at least one of those as he looks to gatecrash the competition at the eleventh hour.
Wood’s place is unlikely to be under threat after a stellar tour of the West Indies but he outlined the need to guard against disruption to the world’s number one ODI team, delving deep into the annals of footballing history to do so.
Former Colombia international Asprilla had a long and storied career but is often remembered on these shores for his stint at Newcastle, signing in 1996 amid huge fanfare with the club topping the Premier League but subsequently criticised by some for destabilising the team as they failed to hold on.
“I was speaking about this with the lads at Durham and it was the old Kevin Keegan thing, bringing in Tino Asprilla because you want to keep the team at the top,” said Wood, an Ashington boy who supports AFC Wimbledon rather than the Magpies.
“You still want to keep moving forward but does that change the dynamic? Does it mix it up? All of a sudden, you can lose the momentum and drop down.
“There is no doubt that Jofra is a world-class player. He plays in the hardest tournaments, the IPL and the Big Bash, and excels.
“He would obviously be a great asset but would that affect the dynamic of the team? Would I want to see someone like Liam Plunkett, who has been our best bowler for three years, left out? No.
“Would I want to see myself left out? Obviously not. Would I want to see David Willey, who I am close friends with and who gives you a left-arm option, left out? No.
“Would I want to see Chris Woakes, who I am really good friends with and has taken loads of wickets, left out? No. Or Tom Curran, who has bowled well?
“It is hard to see. Does anyone deserve to be left out? I don’t know.”
Wood is happy not to have a say on the final decisions, preferring to leave that at national selector Ed Smith’s door, but he does believe it would cause less upheaval to audition him against Pakistan then draft him in if performances dictate.
“I wouldn’t want to be a selector because it’s a hard choice, but the saving grace is that they can pick a squad and add someone in later,” he said.
“That would probably be easier rather than adding Jofra in to the original squad and leaving someone out. Because if you look at Jofra against Pakistan and he doesn’t do as well as you think, and then you add someone back in that you have left out, I don’t know if that way round looks better.”
https://www.countypress.co.uk/sport...ickets-answer-to-faustino-asprilla-mark-wood/
Mark Wood has warned England must work hard to ensure Jofra Archer does not become cricket’s answer to Faustino Asprilla as a much-discussed World Cup selection edges near.
England will name a provisional 15-man squad for the tournament at Lord’s on Wednesday, alongside an expanded panel of 17 for the preceding series against Pakistan, and the status of the uncapped and newly-available Archer is the issue on everybody’s lips.
The 24-year-old Barbadian, who recently qualified on residency grounds and is currently playing in the Indian Premier League alongside Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler at Rajasthan Royals, is certain to be in at least one of those as he looks to gatecrash the competition at the eleventh hour.
Wood’s place is unlikely to be under threat after a stellar tour of the West Indies but he outlined the need to guard against disruption to the world’s number one ODI team, delving deep into the annals of footballing history to do so.
Former Colombia international Asprilla had a long and storied career but is often remembered on these shores for his stint at Newcastle, signing in 1996 amid huge fanfare with the club topping the Premier League but subsequently criticised by some for destabilising the team as they failed to hold on.
“I was speaking about this with the lads at Durham and it was the old Kevin Keegan thing, bringing in Tino Asprilla because you want to keep the team at the top,” said Wood, an Ashington boy who supports AFC Wimbledon rather than the Magpies.
“You still want to keep moving forward but does that change the dynamic? Does it mix it up? All of a sudden, you can lose the momentum and drop down.
“There is no doubt that Jofra is a world-class player. He plays in the hardest tournaments, the IPL and the Big Bash, and excels.
“He would obviously be a great asset but would that affect the dynamic of the team? Would I want to see someone like Liam Plunkett, who has been our best bowler for three years, left out? No.
“Would I want to see myself left out? Obviously not. Would I want to see David Willey, who I am close friends with and who gives you a left-arm option, left out? No.
“Would I want to see Chris Woakes, who I am really good friends with and has taken loads of wickets, left out? No. Or Tom Curran, who has bowled well?
“It is hard to see. Does anyone deserve to be left out? I don’t know.”
Wood is happy not to have a say on the final decisions, preferring to leave that at national selector Ed Smith’s door, but he does believe it would cause less upheaval to audition him against Pakistan then draft him in if performances dictate.
“I wouldn’t want to be a selector because it’s a hard choice, but the saving grace is that they can pick a squad and add someone in later,” he said.
“That would probably be easier rather than adding Jofra in to the original squad and leaving someone out. Because if you look at Jofra against Pakistan and he doesn’t do as well as you think, and then you add someone back in that you have left out, I don’t know if that way round looks better.”
https://www.countypress.co.uk/sport...ickets-answer-to-faustino-asprilla-mark-wood/
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It would "not be fair morally" for England to pick the uncapped Jofra Archer in their World Cup squad, says fellow all-rounder Chris Woakes.
Sussex's Archer, 24, has played only 14 one-day matches in his career but has impressed in Twenty20 cricket.
England, the world's number one side, name their provisional 15-man squad on Wednesday.
"If he was to come in and someone was to miss out, it would be extremely unfortunate," Woakes told BBC Sport.
Asked if it was fair that Archer could replace someone who has been part of the squad for three years, Woakes said: "Fair probably is not the right word.
"It probably wouldn't be fair, morally, but at the same time it's the nature of international sport."
Barbados-born fast bowler Archer, whose father is English, has a UK passport. He qualified earlier this year after the England and Wales Cricket Board changed its residency rules.
Rated one of the most valuable limited-overs players in the world because of his 90mph bowling, athletic fielding and aggressive batting, he is currently playing for Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
England coach Trevor Bayliss said Archer will feature in the one-day internationals against Ireland and Pakistan in May, with England also naming a 17-man squad for those matches on Wednesday.
Woakes said: "We've been a tight-knit group for the last two to three years, played some really strong cricket, won a lot of series
"Apart from a personal level, I wouldn't want to see any of my mates and team-mates miss out.
"But it's the nature of international cricket that there is always someone knocking on the door.
"I don't think it would disrupt the team because everyone would find a way to move on and we're trying to win a World Cup for England - that's the bigger picture."
Even if Archer is not included in the provisional World Cup squad, England can make changes to it until 23 May. They face South Africa in the tournament opener on 30 May.
Woakes described Archer, who has signed for £800,000 by Rajasthan in last year's IPL, as a "world-class player".
Asked whether there would be extra pressure on Archer if he was called up, Woakes said: "He might thrive off it or it might have the opposite effect.
"But from what everyone is hearing he might be part of the Ireland and Pakistan matches so there will be pressure on everyone to perform.
"Everyone will be looking over their shoulder and that's a good place to be as a team because it constantly makes you want to improve and make sure you are a part of that 15."
England seamer David Willey said in March that he did not know "whether someone should just walk in at the drop of a hat because they're available".
Last week, fast bowler Mark Wood said selecting Archer risked changing the "dynamic" of Eoin Morgan's side.
But all-rounder Ben Stokes, who plays alongside Archer for the Royals, said he is the most "naturally gifted" bowler he has seen.
Former England captain Nasser Hussain, who played 88 ODIs between 1989 and 2003, said the selectors should pick Archer for the World Cup.
He told BBC Sport: "He's got to play against Pakistan because he is a unique talent and you want to see what he is like. You don't want his first game to be a World Cup semi-final facing Virat Kohli.
"However they go, someone is going to be very disappointed. Someone is going to have built their last three years towards playing in a home World Cup and could be left out for Archer."
Hussain added that "if you can change for the better, you should" and the prospect of picking Archer does not remind him of "panicky" changes previous England sides have made shortly before tournaments.
"I'm not worried about disruption because the lads that have played alongside him in franchise cricket have seen his talent and they're not stupid. When they see a special talent, they back him," he said.
"Either way it's a win-win. If they don't pick him, it's a pretty good side anyway."
https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/47946381
Sussex's Archer, 24, has played only 14 one-day matches in his career but has impressed in Twenty20 cricket.
England, the world's number one side, name their provisional 15-man squad on Wednesday.
"If he was to come in and someone was to miss out, it would be extremely unfortunate," Woakes told BBC Sport.
Asked if it was fair that Archer could replace someone who has been part of the squad for three years, Woakes said: "Fair probably is not the right word.
"It probably wouldn't be fair, morally, but at the same time it's the nature of international sport."
Barbados-born fast bowler Archer, whose father is English, has a UK passport. He qualified earlier this year after the England and Wales Cricket Board changed its residency rules.
Rated one of the most valuable limited-overs players in the world because of his 90mph bowling, athletic fielding and aggressive batting, he is currently playing for Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
England coach Trevor Bayliss said Archer will feature in the one-day internationals against Ireland and Pakistan in May, with England also naming a 17-man squad for those matches on Wednesday.
Woakes said: "We've been a tight-knit group for the last two to three years, played some really strong cricket, won a lot of series
"Apart from a personal level, I wouldn't want to see any of my mates and team-mates miss out.
"But it's the nature of international cricket that there is always someone knocking on the door.
"I don't think it would disrupt the team because everyone would find a way to move on and we're trying to win a World Cup for England - that's the bigger picture."
Even if Archer is not included in the provisional World Cup squad, England can make changes to it until 23 May. They face South Africa in the tournament opener on 30 May.
Woakes described Archer, who has signed for £800,000 by Rajasthan in last year's IPL, as a "world-class player".
Asked whether there would be extra pressure on Archer if he was called up, Woakes said: "He might thrive off it or it might have the opposite effect.
"But from what everyone is hearing he might be part of the Ireland and Pakistan matches so there will be pressure on everyone to perform.
"Everyone will be looking over their shoulder and that's a good place to be as a team because it constantly makes you want to improve and make sure you are a part of that 15."
England seamer David Willey said in March that he did not know "whether someone should just walk in at the drop of a hat because they're available".
Last week, fast bowler Mark Wood said selecting Archer risked changing the "dynamic" of Eoin Morgan's side.
But all-rounder Ben Stokes, who plays alongside Archer for the Royals, said he is the most "naturally gifted" bowler he has seen.
Former England captain Nasser Hussain, who played 88 ODIs between 1989 and 2003, said the selectors should pick Archer for the World Cup.
He told BBC Sport: "He's got to play against Pakistan because he is a unique talent and you want to see what he is like. You don't want his first game to be a World Cup semi-final facing Virat Kohli.
"However they go, someone is going to be very disappointed. Someone is going to have built their last three years towards playing in a home World Cup and could be left out for Archer."
Hussain added that "if you can change for the better, you should" and the prospect of picking Archer does not remind him of "panicky" changes previous England sides have made shortly before tournaments.
"I'm not worried about disruption because the lads that have played alongside him in franchise cricket have seen his talent and they're not stupid. When they see a special talent, they back him," he said.
"Either way it's a win-win. If they don't pick him, it's a pretty good side anyway."
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Leave denly pick archer and Keep the whole squad happy.
Root can bowl decent part-time spin.
England already have lots of batting depth due to quality allrounders.
They have likes of billings , malan , denly as injury replacement batsmen & also sam curran , Dawson as backup allrounders.
Root can bowl decent part-time spin.
England already have lots of batting depth due to quality allrounders.
They have likes of billings , malan , denly as injury replacement batsmen & also sam curran , Dawson as backup allrounders.
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The England bowlers should suck it up and work harder to keep their places. England need another real strike bowler to help Wood, Archer is a natural with a big match temperament and cricket is a meritocracy.
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Archer will be bowling to our batsmen, so his spot in the World Cup is pretty much guaranteed.
I don't want to step on anyone's toes: Jofra Archer on World Cup chances
Jofra Archer did his best to take the heat out of a potentially awkward situation with his new England team-mates after a quicker than expected call-up put him on course for a place in the hosts’ World Cup squad.
The uncapped dynamic all-rounder was included Wednesday in a 17-man squad for next month’s one-day internationals against Pakistan and Ireland.
The Barbados-born rising star, was, however, left out of the 15-man preliminary World Cup squad.
The Sussex paceman could still have as many as six one-day internationals — one against Ireland and five against Pakistan as well as a Twenty20 against Pakistan — to force his way in before the final World Cup squad deadline of May 23.
“I don’t want to step on anyone’s toes, the squad selected for the World Cup deserve it and my job is to do my very best against Pakistan,” said 24-year-old Archer who has an English father and holds a British passport.
He completed a three-year qualification period on March 17 after the England and Wales Cricket Board changed its residency rules.
Under the previous system, he would not have been eligible until 2022 after a seven-year residency.
The prospect of Archer playing at the World Cup has caused concern among several more established England rivals for a pace-bowling berth including Chris Woakes, David Willey and Mark Wood, amid suggestions his inclusion could damage team morale.
“Of course I want to play in the World Cup, but if it doesn’t happen for me I’m not going to get upset,” Archer added.
“I’m going to give it my best shot. I’ve worked pretty much all my life for this moment and I just want to tackle it and put my best foot forward.”
He added: “I was fully prepared in my mind that it was going to be a seven-year job. When I found out I was qualified more quickly it was obviously a bit of a shock but also exciting.”
– ‘Whirlwind’ –
“It feels really overwhelming. I didn’t expect to ever be good enough to play for England until the last couple of years after I started doing well in T20 tournaments and it’s been a whirlwind period for me.”
Warwickshire all-rounder Woakes, asked about the possibility of Archer playing at the World Cup, said Tuesday: “It probably wouldn’t be fair, morally, but at the same time it’s the nature of international sport.”
Archer and another Barbados-born Sussex player, Chris Jordan, were both added to the 15-man squad that played a one-day series in the West Indies earlier this year.
A 90 mph bowler, excellent fielder and aggressive batsman, Archer has been impressing in the Indian Premier League, taking three for 15 for the Rajasthan Royals — where his team-mates include England’s Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes — against Kings XI Punjab on Tuesday.
Stokes recently described Archer as one of the most “naturally gifted” bowlers he had seen and England chief selector Ed Smith told reporters at Lord’s: “Jofra Archer is a very exciting cricketer and there was a broad desire to give him the opportunity to play for England before the World Cup before we make the final decision in just over a month.”
As for Woakes’ comments, former England batsman Smith added: “He said specifically he did not think the inclusion of Jofra Archer would disrupt the squad, that’s also the view of the captain, Eoin Morgan, and (coach) Trevor Bayliss.”
England, top of the ODI rankings, are seeking their first men’s World Cup title following three losing appearances in the final — the last in 1992.
The World Cup is set to begin with England’s match against South Africa at The Oval on May 30.
https://www.cricketcountry.com/news...es-toes-jofra-archer-world-cup-chances-831013
Jofra Archer did his best to take the heat out of a potentially awkward situation with his new England team-mates after a quicker than expected call-up put him on course for a place in the hosts’ World Cup squad.
The uncapped dynamic all-rounder was included Wednesday in a 17-man squad for next month’s one-day internationals against Pakistan and Ireland.
The Barbados-born rising star, was, however, left out of the 15-man preliminary World Cup squad.
The Sussex paceman could still have as many as six one-day internationals — one against Ireland and five against Pakistan as well as a Twenty20 against Pakistan — to force his way in before the final World Cup squad deadline of May 23.
“I don’t want to step on anyone’s toes, the squad selected for the World Cup deserve it and my job is to do my very best against Pakistan,” said 24-year-old Archer who has an English father and holds a British passport.
He completed a three-year qualification period on March 17 after the England and Wales Cricket Board changed its residency rules.
Under the previous system, he would not have been eligible until 2022 after a seven-year residency.
The prospect of Archer playing at the World Cup has caused concern among several more established England rivals for a pace-bowling berth including Chris Woakes, David Willey and Mark Wood, amid suggestions his inclusion could damage team morale.
“Of course I want to play in the World Cup, but if it doesn’t happen for me I’m not going to get upset,” Archer added.
“I’m going to give it my best shot. I’ve worked pretty much all my life for this moment and I just want to tackle it and put my best foot forward.”
He added: “I was fully prepared in my mind that it was going to be a seven-year job. When I found out I was qualified more quickly it was obviously a bit of a shock but also exciting.”
– ‘Whirlwind’ –
“It feels really overwhelming. I didn’t expect to ever be good enough to play for England until the last couple of years after I started doing well in T20 tournaments and it’s been a whirlwind period for me.”
Warwickshire all-rounder Woakes, asked about the possibility of Archer playing at the World Cup, said Tuesday: “It probably wouldn’t be fair, morally, but at the same time it’s the nature of international sport.”
Archer and another Barbados-born Sussex player, Chris Jordan, were both added to the 15-man squad that played a one-day series in the West Indies earlier this year.
A 90 mph bowler, excellent fielder and aggressive batsman, Archer has been impressing in the Indian Premier League, taking three for 15 for the Rajasthan Royals — where his team-mates include England’s Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes — against Kings XI Punjab on Tuesday.
Stokes recently described Archer as one of the most “naturally gifted” bowlers he had seen and England chief selector Ed Smith told reporters at Lord’s: “Jofra Archer is a very exciting cricketer and there was a broad desire to give him the opportunity to play for England before the World Cup before we make the final decision in just over a month.”
As for Woakes’ comments, former England batsman Smith added: “He said specifically he did not think the inclusion of Jofra Archer would disrupt the squad, that’s also the view of the captain, Eoin Morgan, and (coach) Trevor Bayliss.”
England, top of the ODI rankings, are seeking their first men’s World Cup title following three losing appearances in the final — the last in 1992.
The World Cup is set to begin with England’s match against South Africa at The Oval on May 30.
https://www.cricketcountry.com/news...es-toes-jofra-archer-world-cup-chances-831013
'Really excited about joining England' - Archer makes bittersweet IPL exit
After an all-round show in his final match at the 2019 Indian Premier League for Rajasthan Royals, Jofra Archer said that it was hard to leave the team mid-season, but is looking forward to joining the England set-up for the first time.
A lot of the talk surrounding Archer and his claim to a spot in the England side for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2019 has been to do with his bowling skills, but – as he showed against Kolkata Knight Riders on Thursday, 25 April – his batting could be an asset too.
When he walked out to bat, Rajasthan had required 53 off 28 balls. But Archer smashed a rapid 12-ball 27 not out and, along with the young Riyan Parag (47 off 31), closed out a tense chase with four balls to spare. Archer had earlier bowled well too, conceding just 28 runs from his four overs, although he didn't pick up a wicket.
It was Archer's last match in the IPL this season as he will now head back to England for a preparatory camp. Archer, who qualified to play for England only recently, hasn't been named in England's squad for the World Cup, but will still get a chance to stake his claim if he does well in his maiden England assignments, against Pakistan and Ireland.
"I feel really excited (about joining England)... a bit gutted I do have to leave the boys," he said in the post-match presentation. "Moments like these is when you cherish playing for Rajasthan."
Archer has built himself an almost irresistible profile through strong performances in T20 Leagues across the globe - part of the reason he is being considered so strongly for England's World Cup squad, even though he has no international experience. He expressed his gratitude to Rajasthan for giving him a platform.
"Grateful to Rajasthan for taking the chance on me. Obviously, not playing any international cricket, they took a really big risk having me, as opposed to somebody who's played 50 or 60 international games, so I'm really grateful for Rajasthan."
Archer could likely make his England debut in the only ODI against Ireland in Dublin on 3 May.
https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1198305
After an all-round show in his final match at the 2019 Indian Premier League for Rajasthan Royals, Jofra Archer said that it was hard to leave the team mid-season, but is looking forward to joining the England set-up for the first time.
A lot of the talk surrounding Archer and his claim to a spot in the England side for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2019 has been to do with his bowling skills, but – as he showed against Kolkata Knight Riders on Thursday, 25 April – his batting could be an asset too.
When he walked out to bat, Rajasthan had required 53 off 28 balls. But Archer smashed a rapid 12-ball 27 not out and, along with the young Riyan Parag (47 off 31), closed out a tense chase with four balls to spare. Archer had earlier bowled well too, conceding just 28 runs from his four overs, although he didn't pick up a wicket.
It was Archer's last match in the IPL this season as he will now head back to England for a preparatory camp. Archer, who qualified to play for England only recently, hasn't been named in England's squad for the World Cup, but will still get a chance to stake his claim if he does well in his maiden England assignments, against Pakistan and Ireland.
"I feel really excited (about joining England)... a bit gutted I do have to leave the boys," he said in the post-match presentation. "Moments like these is when you cherish playing for Rajasthan."
Archer has built himself an almost irresistible profile through strong performances in T20 Leagues across the globe - part of the reason he is being considered so strongly for England's World Cup squad, even though he has no international experience. He expressed his gratitude to Rajasthan for giving him a platform.
"Grateful to Rajasthan for taking the chance on me. Obviously, not playing any international cricket, they took a really big risk having me, as opposed to somebody who's played 50 or 60 international games, so I'm really grateful for Rajasthan."
Archer could likely make his England debut in the only ODI against Ireland in Dublin on 3 May.
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Not the most impressive first spell. Both Curran and Plunkett amongst the wickets ahead of him
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'Not focusing on World Cup spot' – Jofra Archer
Jofra Archer, England's newest all-rounder, said he wasn't "thinking too far ahead" to the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2019, and wants to take it one game at a time in the limited-overs series against Pakistan.
Archer isn't part of England's 15-man squad for the World Cup at the moment, but with the teams allowed to make changes to it till the 23 May deadline, the fast-bowling all-rounder could still make it to the side if he impresses against Pakistan.
However, he was keen to point out that he wasn't focussing on the premier event too much, at the moment. "It's game by game, I'm not thinking too far ahead," he said. "If I do well here, it will probably put my case forward. But I'm not focusing on the World Cup spot. Anyone would think about it.
"But [all I can do is] just play well here and hope. I'll try not to set my heart on it. Obviously, the guys have been together a long time and they probably do deserve it, so I won't feel too bad if I'm left out."
Archer made his ODI debut for England against Ireland in Malahide on Friday, helping the visitors to a four-wicket win. He took a brilliant catch to see off Paul Stirling, and also picked up his maiden ODI wicket when he dismissed the crucial Mark Adair to return 1/40 from eight overs.
He later admitted he wasn't expecting to make his England debut as "early" as he has. "It's done now. I'm here," he said. "It happened a bit quicker than I expected – I had my eyes set on 2023 and to be given the opportunity so early is really exciting. I'm here with a great team at a great time."
Archer, born in Barbados but the holder of a British passport, was fast-tracked to the England squad after the England and Wales Cricket Board changed their eligibility criteria. There are plenty of calls for him to be included in the World Cup squad, but former players have also suggested such a move would cause problems in the team.
Archer, however, said the team had received him with open arms. "It's been very welcoming," the paceman said. "I knew most of the guys before coming here but it's nice to come into a new team with some people you know. Sometimes the media can get things wrong and misquote people. Since I've been here I didn't feel any malice at all. It's a really welcoming bunch of lads. I'm happy."
https://www.cricketworldcup.com/news/1208875
Jofra Archer, England's newest all-rounder, said he wasn't "thinking too far ahead" to the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2019, and wants to take it one game at a time in the limited-overs series against Pakistan.
Archer isn't part of England's 15-man squad for the World Cup at the moment, but with the teams allowed to make changes to it till the 23 May deadline, the fast-bowling all-rounder could still make it to the side if he impresses against Pakistan.
However, he was keen to point out that he wasn't focussing on the premier event too much, at the moment. "It's game by game, I'm not thinking too far ahead," he said. "If I do well here, it will probably put my case forward. But I'm not focusing on the World Cup spot. Anyone would think about it.
"But [all I can do is] just play well here and hope. I'll try not to set my heart on it. Obviously, the guys have been together a long time and they probably do deserve it, so I won't feel too bad if I'm left out."
Archer made his ODI debut for England against Ireland in Malahide on Friday, helping the visitors to a four-wicket win. He took a brilliant catch to see off Paul Stirling, and also picked up his maiden ODI wicket when he dismissed the crucial Mark Adair to return 1/40 from eight overs.
He later admitted he wasn't expecting to make his England debut as "early" as he has. "It's done now. I'm here," he said. "It happened a bit quicker than I expected – I had my eyes set on 2023 and to be given the opportunity so early is really exciting. I'm here with a great team at a great time."
Archer, born in Barbados but the holder of a British passport, was fast-tracked to the England squad after the England and Wales Cricket Board changed their eligibility criteria. There are plenty of calls for him to be included in the World Cup squad, but former players have also suggested such a move would cause problems in the team.
Archer, however, said the team had received him with open arms. "It's been very welcoming," the paceman said. "I knew most of the guys before coming here but it's nice to come into a new team with some people you know. Sometimes the media can get things wrong and misquote people. Since I've been here I didn't feel any malice at all. It's a really welcoming bunch of lads. I'm happy."
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Former captain Andrew Flintoff says he would drop "anyone" from England's World Cup squad to include all-rounder Jofra Archer.
Archer, 24, has impressed in his first two England appearances, taking three wickets and bowling in excess of 90mph.
He is not in the preliminary World Cup squad, but can force his way into the 15 during five one-day internationals against Pakistan this month, starting at The Oval on Wednesday.
"He's got to be in," Flintoff said.
"Who I would get rid of? Anyone. He's brilliant."
Sussex fast bowler Archer was born in Barbados to a British father and qualified to play for England in March.
Already a regular in T20 leagues around the world, he took his first England wicket on ODI debut in victory over Ireland on Friday, bowling Mark Adair with a 90.3mph yorker.
In his Twenty20 international debut against Pakistan on Sunday, Archer took 2-29 and pulled off a direct-hit run-out as England won by seven wickets.
"He is unbelievable - I was watching him bowl the other day and I found it so frustrating that a bloke can bowl so fast with what looks like so little effort," Flintoff said.
"He has so much control, all the tricks - slower balls, bouncers, yorkers - and he bats as well."
Archer offers different dynamic - Anderson
'Parachuting someone in is not the issue'
Flintoff, who played in three World Cups, said Archer's inclusion should not disrupt the harmony of the world number one ODI side.
In March, England all-rounder David Willey said he "didn't know" if "someone should just walk in at the drop of a hat because they're available".
In addition, England bowler Mark Wood has spoken about not wanting to see an established bowler left out, while all-rounder Chris Woakes raised similar concerns, though Archer said all three had been "very welcoming" and sought to clarify their comments.
Flintoff compared the situation to the decision to call up Kevin Pietersen to the 2005 Ashes squad over Graham Thorpe, who won 100 Test caps.
"That wasn't popular with everyone because Thorpey had come back in the side and scored a hundred against South Africa, but Kev showed the way to take them on," Flintoff said.
"Archer has that same ability to surprise people, to lead the way and raise the bar.
"Team spirit is born out of winning, I played in a lot of sides, and the only ones that had team spirit were the successful ones. Parachuting someone in is not the issue."
Flintoff said he would "make sure I raised my game" if he felt it was his World Cup place at risk.
"It's a good position for England to be in - competition for places is what you always want, especially in one-day cricket because apart from these last few years we've never been very good at it," he added.
After the five-match series against Pakistan, England face Australia and Afghanistan in two warm-up matches before starting their World Cup campaign against South Africa at The Oval on 30 May.
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Archer, 24, has impressed in his first two England appearances, taking three wickets and bowling in excess of 90mph.
He is not in the preliminary World Cup squad, but can force his way into the 15 during five one-day internationals against Pakistan this month, starting at The Oval on Wednesday.
"He's got to be in," Flintoff said.
"Who I would get rid of? Anyone. He's brilliant."
Sussex fast bowler Archer was born in Barbados to a British father and qualified to play for England in March.
Already a regular in T20 leagues around the world, he took his first England wicket on ODI debut in victory over Ireland on Friday, bowling Mark Adair with a 90.3mph yorker.
In his Twenty20 international debut against Pakistan on Sunday, Archer took 2-29 and pulled off a direct-hit run-out as England won by seven wickets.
"He is unbelievable - I was watching him bowl the other day and I found it so frustrating that a bloke can bowl so fast with what looks like so little effort," Flintoff said.
"He has so much control, all the tricks - slower balls, bouncers, yorkers - and he bats as well."
Archer offers different dynamic - Anderson
'Parachuting someone in is not the issue'
Flintoff, who played in three World Cups, said Archer's inclusion should not disrupt the harmony of the world number one ODI side.
In March, England all-rounder David Willey said he "didn't know" if "someone should just walk in at the drop of a hat because they're available".
In addition, England bowler Mark Wood has spoken about not wanting to see an established bowler left out, while all-rounder Chris Woakes raised similar concerns, though Archer said all three had been "very welcoming" and sought to clarify their comments.
Flintoff compared the situation to the decision to call up Kevin Pietersen to the 2005 Ashes squad over Graham Thorpe, who won 100 Test caps.
"That wasn't popular with everyone because Thorpey had come back in the side and scored a hundred against South Africa, but Kev showed the way to take them on," Flintoff said.
"Archer has that same ability to surprise people, to lead the way and raise the bar.
"Team spirit is born out of winning, I played in a lot of sides, and the only ones that had team spirit were the successful ones. Parachuting someone in is not the issue."
Flintoff said he would "make sure I raised my game" if he felt it was his World Cup place at risk.
"It's a good position for England to be in - competition for places is what you always want, especially in one-day cricket because apart from these last few years we've never been very good at it," he added.
After the five-match series against Pakistan, England face Australia and Afghanistan in two warm-up matches before starting their World Cup campaign against South Africa at The Oval on 30 May.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/48193786
That would only be fair - to balance out picking an outstanding West Indian, they must also take a rubbish Pakistani
In all seriousness though, as a supporter of West Indian cricket, I can't help but feel sad that decades after the end of the Windies world domination, they finally find a successor to the greats...only for him to be picked by England instead.
It's his decision, but I just think his presence in the Windies team could have had a massive impact on that team. He'll have a big impact in the English team too, but given the number of other match winners, it won't make nearly as much difference as he could have made to the Windies. The Windies have developed some decent batsmen in recent times and you just think, with one star bowler too, they could have been well on their way as a major force once again. Alas, it was not meant to be.
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He is very very quick and has an assured air about him - Pakistan have to play him like playing a Test match
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If he is selected for the World Cup then its in Englands pocket.
I know this is his first international outing but I have watched him in the IPL and he is a ferocious bowler.
I know this is his first international outing but I have watched him in the IPL and he is a ferocious bowler.
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The hype is too much. He will be tonked around in the World Cup.
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What a special talent. He can transform England’s fortunes in all formats.
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He will play at the ashes. Looking forward to seeing his progress.
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He should be the first name on the playing eleven sheet.
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Ferocious pace and an excellent death bowler. He could complete England’s team.
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This World Cup is England's to lose now. They were robbed from Champions Trophy but now surely with Archer in playing 11 it looks like only India or Australia can stop this English storm on their day.
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People are overhyping him. Let him play some games before judging him.
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Jofra Archer says he is ready for the World Cup after being named in England's final 15-man squad for the tournament.
The Barbados-born fast bowler only became eligible to play for England in March and was left out of the preliminary squad last month.
However, after impressing on his international debut against Ireland and, in particular, during the one-day international series against Pakistan, Archer has been drafted into the squad at the expense of David Willey.
"I got a call from Ed Smith yesterday at maybe 6 o'clock or so, I answered it without looking at it. It's really, really exciting to be part of a big summer for English cricket," he told Sky Sports.
"I think I'm ready. I've played a lot of cricket outside of 50-over so I know how to deal with pressure, crowds and it is because of that other cricket that I wasn't able to play much List A for Sussex.
"But you don't forget how to bowl and I think you get more opportunity than in T20, you get an extra six overs to take more wickets!"
Everyone welcomed me with open arms from the moment I got in, it’s a really good team to be a part of, great players, a great captain and great support staff as well.
Archer on the England squad
Despite his father being English and Archer himself holding a British passport, the 24-year-old would have missed the World Cup prior to a change in the ECB eligibility regulations in December that reduced the residency period from seven years down to three, bringing it in line with the ICC.
While he has benefitted from the change, Archer insisted that he was ready to wait for as long as it took to get his chance for England.
"I had it in my head that I would have to wait seven years," he added. "Then back in December they obviously changed [the regulations] a little bit but I was always prepared to wait for however long it would have taken."
“Luckily it was Jos Buttler in the nets! He’s amazing, he’s a 360 cricketer, he can hit you straight down the ground or ramp you right over the ‘keeper’s head. I don’t think anywhere is safe as a bowler.
Archer on best batsman he bowled to at IPL
Having earned a place in the England squad, Archer believes his experiences playing in T20 leagues across the world, such as the IPL and the Big Bash, can give him an added edge when coming up against some of the star names during the World Cup.
"Yeah, I think I probably have a bigger advantage over some of the other guys in our team," he said. "We play them twice a year in the IPL so you know their weaknesses, you know their strengths, you know if they can't run between the wickets - you get an extra bit of inside information.
"To be honest, [international cricket] is probably the same intensity as the IPL, the only thing that has changed is the amount of overs. But ever since I've started it's been really intense. It's different but it still isn't [too] different."
https://www.skysports.com/cricket/n...with-world-cup-pressure-after-england-call-up
The Barbados-born fast bowler only became eligible to play for England in March and was left out of the preliminary squad last month.
However, after impressing on his international debut against Ireland and, in particular, during the one-day international series against Pakistan, Archer has been drafted into the squad at the expense of David Willey.
"I got a call from Ed Smith yesterday at maybe 6 o'clock or so, I answered it without looking at it. It's really, really exciting to be part of a big summer for English cricket," he told Sky Sports.
"I think I'm ready. I've played a lot of cricket outside of 50-over so I know how to deal with pressure, crowds and it is because of that other cricket that I wasn't able to play much List A for Sussex.
"But you don't forget how to bowl and I think you get more opportunity than in T20, you get an extra six overs to take more wickets!"
Everyone welcomed me with open arms from the moment I got in, it’s a really good team to be a part of, great players, a great captain and great support staff as well.
Archer on the England squad
Despite his father being English and Archer himself holding a British passport, the 24-year-old would have missed the World Cup prior to a change in the ECB eligibility regulations in December that reduced the residency period from seven years down to three, bringing it in line with the ICC.
While he has benefitted from the change, Archer insisted that he was ready to wait for as long as it took to get his chance for England.
"I had it in my head that I would have to wait seven years," he added. "Then back in December they obviously changed [the regulations] a little bit but I was always prepared to wait for however long it would have taken."
“Luckily it was Jos Buttler in the nets! He’s amazing, he’s a 360 cricketer, he can hit you straight down the ground or ramp you right over the ‘keeper’s head. I don’t think anywhere is safe as a bowler.
Archer on best batsman he bowled to at IPL
Having earned a place in the England squad, Archer believes his experiences playing in T20 leagues across the world, such as the IPL and the Big Bash, can give him an added edge when coming up against some of the star names during the World Cup.
"Yeah, I think I probably have a bigger advantage over some of the other guys in our team," he said. "We play them twice a year in the IPL so you know their weaknesses, you know their strengths, you know if they can't run between the wickets - you get an extra bit of inside information.
"To be honest, [international cricket] is probably the same intensity as the IPL, the only thing that has changed is the amount of overs. But ever since I've started it's been really intense. It's different but it still isn't [too] different."
https://www.skysports.com/cricket/n...with-world-cup-pressure-after-england-call-up
Hmm
Superb bowler.
I wish Pakistan had this type of bowler at their disposal.
He makes most of the Pakistani pacers look pretty ordinary.
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What a wild ride?
One can only imagine bieng Jofra Archer who has an English father, was going to have to wait seven years to qualify before a change in the England and Wales Cricket Board's ruling reduced the qualification period to three.
Since then he has experienced making his English debut and being in a team which almost got knocked out in league stage of Worldcup to rally around and end up winning the Worldcup where the 24-year old bowled the Super Over that would end with England as World Cup winners.
Even in the super over imagine the ups and downs in six balls where Archer's first ball in was a wide and his third ball went for six but he held his nerve to close out the over with the scores tied .
One can only imagine bieng Jofra Archer who has an English father, was going to have to wait seven years to qualify before a change in the England and Wales Cricket Board's ruling reduced the qualification period to three.
Since then he has experienced making his English debut and being in a team which almost got knocked out in league stage of Worldcup to rally around and end up winning the Worldcup where the 24-year old bowled the Super Over that would end with England as World Cup winners.
Even in the super over imagine the ups and downs in six balls where Archer's first ball in was a wide and his third ball went for six but he held his nerve to close out the over with the scores tied .
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With Anderson ruled out of the 2nd Test, it looks like Archer will indeed make his Test debut.
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With Anderson ruled out of the 2nd Test, it looks like Archer will indeed make his Test debut.
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Archer should play next game. He seems hungry to perform.
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And he has his first Test wicket!
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Hits smith on his hands twice in one over 
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Bowling over 93mph in test cricket. Clearly giving his everything despite being a world cup winning bowler
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96.1 mph 
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96.1 MPH!!! That's almost 155kph.
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If you can retire Smith hurt, you're automatically a great.
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A typical Caribbean fast bowler.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The perfect start! <a href="https://twitter.com/JofraArcher?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JofraArcher</a> strikes!<br><br>Scorecard/clips: <a href="https://t.co/sVBUGdKP3C">https://t.co/sVBUGdKP3C</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ashes?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ashes</a> <a href="https://t.co/UsXRRzffLG">pic.twitter.com/UsXRRzffLG</a></p>— England Cricket (@englandcricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/englandcricket/status/1163103519685193729?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 18, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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What a player Jofra is turning out to be!
He should've played in the first Test ahead of Woakes. England would've won probably.
He should've played in the first Test ahead of Woakes. England would've won probably.
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Ben Stokes has warned Australia that Jofra Archer is preparing to deliver another barrage in the third Ashes Test at Headingley.
Archer turned in a remarkable debut performance in the rain-affected drawn second Test at Lord's, with a visceral display of hostile fast bowling.
The 92mph delivery which smashed Steve Smith in the neck and ultimately forced him out of the match with concussion proved to be the pivotal point of the game.
Archer had earlier thumped Smith's left forearm, a painful blow which required X-rays and ice compression, touched a peak of 96.1mph and even floored Test cricket's first concussion replacement, Marnus Labuschagne, with another rocket.
"It's part of the game and a big part of Jofra's game - being aggressive, not letting batsmen settle," said Stokes, who hit an unbeaten century in England's second innings at Lord's.
"When someone takes a nasty blow no bowler is going to say 'I'm not going to bowl that again because I don't want to hit them again'.
"The concern is always there when someone takes it but next ball, when you get back to the mark, it's 'I'm going to keep doing it'.
"Everything is so rhythmical with Jofra it is tough to see when that bouncer is coming.
"There's no 'tell'. He bowled a lot of them, but they don't seem to pick it up."
Joe Root says England, helped by the lightning-quick Jofra Archer, have Ashes momentum heading into the third Test at Headingley
England may travel north trailing 1-0 in the series, but Stokes believes they are a different side with their new recruit in tow.
"He gives another dimension to our bowling attack," added the all-rounder. "The first innings he bowled 29 overs but his last spell of eight was one of the best out-and-out fast-bowling spells I have seen since I started playing.
"We've seen Mitchell Johnson do it to us, especially in 2013, but Jofra just makes it look so easy. I'd rather have him on my team than have to face him.
England named an unchanged squad on Monday morning, with Surrey all-rounder Sam Curran joining the XI that featured at Lord's.
Record Test wicket-taker James Anderson is said to be 'making progress' from his calf injury and will play in Lancashire's second team game against Leicestershire in Liverpool over the next three days with a view to being available for the fourth Test at Old Trafford.
https://www.skysports.com/cricket/n...pect-more-jofra-archer-bouncers-at-headingley
Archer turned in a remarkable debut performance in the rain-affected drawn second Test at Lord's, with a visceral display of hostile fast bowling.
The 92mph delivery which smashed Steve Smith in the neck and ultimately forced him out of the match with concussion proved to be the pivotal point of the game.
Archer had earlier thumped Smith's left forearm, a painful blow which required X-rays and ice compression, touched a peak of 96.1mph and even floored Test cricket's first concussion replacement, Marnus Labuschagne, with another rocket.
"It's part of the game and a big part of Jofra's game - being aggressive, not letting batsmen settle," said Stokes, who hit an unbeaten century in England's second innings at Lord's.
"When someone takes a nasty blow no bowler is going to say 'I'm not going to bowl that again because I don't want to hit them again'.
"The concern is always there when someone takes it but next ball, when you get back to the mark, it's 'I'm going to keep doing it'.
"Everything is so rhythmical with Jofra it is tough to see when that bouncer is coming.
"There's no 'tell'. He bowled a lot of them, but they don't seem to pick it up."
Joe Root says England, helped by the lightning-quick Jofra Archer, have Ashes momentum heading into the third Test at Headingley
England may travel north trailing 1-0 in the series, but Stokes believes they are a different side with their new recruit in tow.
"He gives another dimension to our bowling attack," added the all-rounder. "The first innings he bowled 29 overs but his last spell of eight was one of the best out-and-out fast-bowling spells I have seen since I started playing.
"We've seen Mitchell Johnson do it to us, especially in 2013, but Jofra just makes it look so easy. I'd rather have him on my team than have to face him.
England named an unchanged squad on Monday morning, with Surrey all-rounder Sam Curran joining the XI that featured at Lord's.
Record Test wicket-taker James Anderson is said to be 'making progress' from his calf injury and will play in Lancashire's second team game against Leicestershire in Liverpool over the next three days with a view to being available for the fourth Test at Old Trafford.
https://www.skysports.com/cricket/n...pect-more-jofra-archer-bouncers-at-headingley
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Has his first 5fer. Making an impression straight away.
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11-136 in 1.5 matches. A decent start to his Test career, you could say.
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His dismissal of Warner was special. He is having the affect KP had in 2005. He hasn’t played much first class cricket, imagine how good he will be in 2/3 years.
Some PP experts said he was all hype. Clear as day he was a special talent from the first time he bowled in international cricket.
Some PP experts said he was all hype. Clear as day he was a special talent from the first time he bowled in international cricket.
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At times, you watch a player and you just know he is destined for greatness even if he has barely played a handful of matches.
Archer is one of them - it has been blatantly obvious since his very first game that he will be a superstar.
A generational talent.
Archer is one of them - it has been blatantly obvious since his very first game that he will be a superstar.
A generational talent.
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With Archer in the team, England are strong contenders for test championship alongside India and Australia.
They have found a good opener in form of Rory Burns, Ben Stokes is arguably at his career all-time peak and Jofra Archer has really brought the venom that was lacking in England bowling. Probably more is expected from Bairstow and Buttler now and this side can come really good.
They have found a good opener in form of Rory Burns, Ben Stokes is arguably at his career all-time peak and Jofra Archer has really brought the venom that was lacking in England bowling. Probably more is expected from Bairstow and Buttler now and this side can come really good.
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England bowler Jofra Archer says he is "flattered" to be compared to South Africa great Dale Steyn after taking 6-45 on day one of the third Ashes Test.
Archer, playing in his second Test, claimed his first five-wicket haul to help bowl Australia out for 179.
Australia opener David Warner, who made 61 at Headingley before being dismissed by Archer, said the 24-year-old bowled like Steyn, who took 439 Test wickets.
"It is really nice, flattering really," said Archer.
"Dale tweeted me a few years ago when I first started playing for Sussex.
"It is nice that someone who has played so many matches and has taken so many wickets would even think about me."
Steyn, 36, is South Africa's leading Test wicket-taker and claimed 26 five-wicket hauls before retiring earlier this month to prolong his playing career.
Of the 74 Test bowlers to have taken more than 200 wickets in the game's longest format, Steyn has the best strike-rate - averaging a wicket every 42.3 balls. Archer's Test strike-rate currently stands at 33.3
The half-century by Warner was his first of the series but after he was caught behind, Australia collapsed from 136-2 to 179 all out.
Warner said the performance of Archer and fellow England bowler Stuart Broad was "incredible Test bowling".
"They put the ball in the right areas," Warner said.
"He [Archer] bowled at bit like Dale Steyn. With the new ball he tried to use the conditions and then ramped it up when he needed to. It was world-class bowling at its best and England have a great prospect."
Archer made an eye-catching start to his Test career last week, taking five wickets in the drawn second Test at Lord's by bowling short and aggressively at speeds up to 96mph.
At Headingley, Archer rarely touched 90mph but said that was a conscious effort due to conditions.
"I don't need to run in and bowl at 90mph every spell to get wickets and it was shown today," he said.
"There will be times in Test matches when you have to focus on hitting a length and there will be times to ramp it up as well.
"This wasn't a wicket you had to run in and bowl 90mph. It was a bit softer on top and it would swing and nip as well. As long as you put ball in the right areas you should get wickets."
Archer was given a raucous reception in the field at Leeds, following his exploits at Lord's and also in the World Cup final when he bowled the match-winning super over.
"The support is heart-warming," he said.
"Whenever I walk to my mark, everyone cheers. When I get a wicket there is that much more noise. It is nice to feel appreciated.
"It's been really good so far, from the moment I've put the badge on, they have been the happiest days of cricket so far and hopefully there are plenty more ahead."
https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/49442511
Archer, playing in his second Test, claimed his first five-wicket haul to help bowl Australia out for 179.
Australia opener David Warner, who made 61 at Headingley before being dismissed by Archer, said the 24-year-old bowled like Steyn, who took 439 Test wickets.
"It is really nice, flattering really," said Archer.
"Dale tweeted me a few years ago when I first started playing for Sussex.
"It is nice that someone who has played so many matches and has taken so many wickets would even think about me."
Steyn, 36, is South Africa's leading Test wicket-taker and claimed 26 five-wicket hauls before retiring earlier this month to prolong his playing career.
Of the 74 Test bowlers to have taken more than 200 wickets in the game's longest format, Steyn has the best strike-rate - averaging a wicket every 42.3 balls. Archer's Test strike-rate currently stands at 33.3
The half-century by Warner was his first of the series but after he was caught behind, Australia collapsed from 136-2 to 179 all out.
Warner said the performance of Archer and fellow England bowler Stuart Broad was "incredible Test bowling".
"They put the ball in the right areas," Warner said.
"He [Archer] bowled at bit like Dale Steyn. With the new ball he tried to use the conditions and then ramped it up when he needed to. It was world-class bowling at its best and England have a great prospect."
Archer made an eye-catching start to his Test career last week, taking five wickets in the drawn second Test at Lord's by bowling short and aggressively at speeds up to 96mph.
At Headingley, Archer rarely touched 90mph but said that was a conscious effort due to conditions.
"I don't need to run in and bowl at 90mph every spell to get wickets and it was shown today," he said.
"There will be times in Test matches when you have to focus on hitting a length and there will be times to ramp it up as well.
"This wasn't a wicket you had to run in and bowl 90mph. It was a bit softer on top and it would swing and nip as well. As long as you put ball in the right areas you should get wickets."
Archer was given a raucous reception in the field at Leeds, following his exploits at Lord's and also in the World Cup final when he bowled the match-winning super over.
"The support is heart-warming," he said.
"Whenever I walk to my mark, everyone cheers. When I get a wicket there is that much more noise. It is nice to feel appreciated.
"It's been really good so far, from the moment I've put the badge on, they have been the happiest days of cricket so far and hopefully there are plenty more ahead."
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Despite having excelled in his debut Test series, where he has cut Australia’s batsmen down to size with his fiery pace, England fast bowler Jofra Archer was concerned he had made the wrong kind of impact with his dismissal in the second innings of the Headingley Test.
Archer was dismissed for 15 in Leeds, leaving England on 286/8 in a chase of 359, but it was more the manner of his dismissal that had him kicking himself. With England still needing 76 to level the series, and just three wickets in hand, Archer took on the off-spin of Nathan Lyon, but holed out to deep mid-wicket while trying to slog him. It left England with an improbable ask to remain in contention to reclaim the urn, before Ben Stokes rallied with No.11 Jack Leach to pull off a stunning heist.
"I wanted to make it less hard work for Ben, but I got out," Archer told ESPNcricinfo. "I thought I had messed the series up, not just the game but the series, so I was actually very, very relieved that we are still alive and fighting.
"Your coach always tells you, don't leave it for anyone else. I tried to do as much of it as I could. We have all seen enough cricket to know, 80 to win, with just one wicket left against the Australian bowling attack … We were very grateful to be on the winning side, that is all I can say."
Archer opined that the impact of the shocking defeat would reflect in Australia’s actions over the rest of the series. A win, which they were well-placed to earn at Headingley, would have kept the urn in their possession. Instead, they now have to go back to the drawing board, and scratch and claw again, as the series remains wide open with two Tests to play.
That Australia lost was partly down to their creaking under pressure. They burned a review towards the closing stages of the humdinger, and it cost them later, when Stokes was adjudged not out on an lbw call against Lyon.
"The upcoming games, they [Australia] will think twice. I don't think they will declare now. I don't think they will be too attacking."
Jofra Archer
That was sandwiched by Lyon fluffing a straightforward collection, with Leach miles outside his crease, which would have ended England’s fight with them two away from a win.
"That is the thing, never get complacent," Archer said. "To be fair to them, 350 runs is a lot of runs. I think anyone else would have been in the same position. The crowd started getting on their backs as well, I think they panicked a bit. They thought they would have rolled us after getting a few quick early wickets, but that was it. They did not go through us as they would have wanted, and I'm glad we did show some resistance.
"The series is not over. The upcoming games, they will think twice. I don't think they will declare now. I don't think they will be too attacking. If they get a draw, they will still retain, so let's see how the next Test goes. The way they play might be a bit different."
Clinching rip-roaring thrillers seems to have become England’s favourite endeavour lately, but Archer felt that this finish outdid that of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 final.
"We had a lot more runs [to get] and a lot less wickets on Sunday. It felt a bit more impossible,” he said. “Anything can happen in white-ball cricket. You have the Super Over, another chance. But red-ball, there's nothing; if you lose, you lose. There's no extra time."
https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1328213
Archer was dismissed for 15 in Leeds, leaving England on 286/8 in a chase of 359, but it was more the manner of his dismissal that had him kicking himself. With England still needing 76 to level the series, and just three wickets in hand, Archer took on the off-spin of Nathan Lyon, but holed out to deep mid-wicket while trying to slog him. It left England with an improbable ask to remain in contention to reclaim the urn, before Ben Stokes rallied with No.11 Jack Leach to pull off a stunning heist.
"I wanted to make it less hard work for Ben, but I got out," Archer told ESPNcricinfo. "I thought I had messed the series up, not just the game but the series, so I was actually very, very relieved that we are still alive and fighting.
"Your coach always tells you, don't leave it for anyone else. I tried to do as much of it as I could. We have all seen enough cricket to know, 80 to win, with just one wicket left against the Australian bowling attack … We were very grateful to be on the winning side, that is all I can say."
Archer opined that the impact of the shocking defeat would reflect in Australia’s actions over the rest of the series. A win, which they were well-placed to earn at Headingley, would have kept the urn in their possession. Instead, they now have to go back to the drawing board, and scratch and claw again, as the series remains wide open with two Tests to play.
That Australia lost was partly down to their creaking under pressure. They burned a review towards the closing stages of the humdinger, and it cost them later, when Stokes was adjudged not out on an lbw call against Lyon.
"The upcoming games, they [Australia] will think twice. I don't think they will declare now. I don't think they will be too attacking."
Jofra Archer
That was sandwiched by Lyon fluffing a straightforward collection, with Leach miles outside his crease, which would have ended England’s fight with them two away from a win.
"That is the thing, never get complacent," Archer said. "To be fair to them, 350 runs is a lot of runs. I think anyone else would have been in the same position. The crowd started getting on their backs as well, I think they panicked a bit. They thought they would have rolled us after getting a few quick early wickets, but that was it. They did not go through us as they would have wanted, and I'm glad we did show some resistance.
"The series is not over. The upcoming games, they will think twice. I don't think they will declare now. I don't think they will be too attacking. If they get a draw, they will still retain, so let's see how the next Test goes. The way they play might be a bit different."
Clinching rip-roaring thrillers seems to have become England’s favourite endeavour lately, but Archer felt that this finish outdid that of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 final.
"We had a lot more runs [to get] and a lot less wickets on Sunday. It felt a bit more impossible,” he said. “Anything can happen in white-ball cricket. You have the Super Over, another chance. But red-ball, there's nothing; if you lose, you lose. There's no extra time."
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Not a great outing at Manchester so far. Down on pace. 0/97
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Also some issues between him and Root, clearly evident when Root asked Archer to go around the wicket:
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Going to stick with my assessment that Jofra is nothing special. He's certainly no Shoaib Akhtar. This is his first season in international cricket so he's making waves. But I don't see much in his bowling apart from raw pace. Pace alone will not take him far. Needs some swing, reverse swing, seam in his arsenal. Can't intimidate quality batsmen with just pace for too long in your career. He'll be thoroughly exposed in India.
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rofl no. Maybe for odi. not for tests. He is alright. First year is always a novelty. He will be brutally exposed soon.
For odi he can be a legend. He already Is for England. He reminds me of Brett lee and like Brett this boy looks destined to be an good test bowler but not a great one.
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He seamed the ball considerably in the previous games. No one will be reversing the Dukes' ball with rainy weather around. Don't think he swings the ball much though.
seems to be down on pace. these types of bowlers are not made to bowl 25-30 overs in an innings. they are definitely missing anderson here.
look at how aus use starc short 2-3 over bursts. if he gets a wicket give him an extra over.
root is a horrible captain, and needs to be removed after the ashes.
using archer as a workhorse.
look at how aus use starc short 2-3 over bursts. if he gets a wicket give him an extra over.
root is a horrible captain, and needs to be removed after the ashes.
using archer as a workhorse.
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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/f...fra-Archer-fearsome-gem-English-trundler.html
We've turned Jofra Archer from fearsome gem to English trundler
Jofra Archer was the star of the summer until Ben Stokes cut loose at Headingley
He electrified on his red ball England debut and Lord's sold out because of him
The narrative before Old Trafford centred on Archer's battle with Steve Smith
Archer looked a shadow of the player who looked intimidating two weeks ago
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Looks a nice dude but he is hella overrated as a cricketer.
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Right back on the money in the 2nd innings at Old Trafford, bowling 91MPH consistently and has taken out Labuschagne and Head with ease.
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