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Jofra Archer once played for West Indies under-19s so there is likely to be some extra edge when he runs in against them at Southampton’s Rose Bowl on Friday. (Photo: AP)

ICC CWC'19: 'Jofra won’t know how it feels until he plays the game': Eoin Morgan

The Barbados-born 24-year-old, whose father is English, was cleared to play for England under new eligibility rules.

14 Jun 2019 11:24 AM

Sheldon Cottrell, whose flamboyant wicket-taking celebration involves a short march, stand to attention and salute to the pavilion, will meanwhile be doing his best to get on Bayliss’s nerves. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: 'Trevor Bayliss must tolerate Sheldon Cottrell's celebration': Holding

West Indies bowler Sheldon Cottrell may have a special salute for England coach Trevor Bayliss, but Jofra Archer could rain on that day.

14 Jun 2019 11:21 AM

Archer's ability to routinely top speeds of 90 mph makes him a hugely valuable asset and that speed was on show when a ball that clean bowled Bangladesh opener Soumya Sarkar flew off the top of the stumps and straight over the boundary without touching the ground at Sophia Gardens. (Photo:AP)

ICC CWC'19: World Cup match versus West Indies will be another match for Jofra Archer

Archer is not the only express bowler in England's line-up, with Mark Wood also capable of blistering pace.

10 Jun 2019 3:44 PM

The charges were levelled by on-field umpires Marais Erasmus and S Ravi, third umpire Ruchira Palliyaguruge and fourth official Chris Gaffney. (Photo: AFP)

ICC World Cup 2019: Archer, Roy fined 15 percent of match fee

Archer was found to have breached Article 2.8 of the Code of Conduct, in the 27th over of Pakistan's innings.

04 Jun 2019 2:13 PM

Archer’s World Cup debut, where he picked up three wickets in England’s 104-run victory over South Africa, was among the early tournament highlights after he was fast-tracked into the hosts’ one-day international setup. (Photo: AP/PTI)

'Jofra Archer can pick wickets at any time', says Kevin Pietersen

The Barbados-born quick is now expected to lead the pace attack with Mark Wood when they take on Pakistan in their second match.

03 Jun 2019 3:16 PM

Moeen Ali states Jofra Archer is the fastest bowler he has faced (Photo: AFP)

'Jofra is the fastest bowler I have faced', says England teammate Moeen Ali

All-rounder Moeen Ali says the rising star is the fastest bowler he has faced

01 Jun 2019 12:32 PM

England will now play their first match of the World Cup on May 30 against South Africa whereas Afghanistan will take on Australia in their opening fixture. (Photo: AFP)

ICC World Cup 2019 warm-ups: England thrash Afghanistan by nine wickets

England got off to a quickfire start as their openers Roy and Bairstow hammered Afghanistan for regular boundaries.

27 May 2019 8:54 PM

England and Wales Cricket Board allowing its players to play in IPL has also helped them take their game a few notches higher. (Photo: AP)

ICC World Cup 2019: England have best chance to win their maiden title

The team has since started playing an aggressive brand of cricket and has earmarked match-winners, specific to the format.

27 May 2019 4:22 PM

England reduced their qualification period from seven years to three, a move they insisted was solely to bring them into line with the rest of the world rather than advance the selection of paceman Archer, whose father is English. (Photo: Cricket World Cup/Twitter)

England announce their final squad for ICC World Cup 2019, Archer gets the nod

Barbados-born Archer only became qualified for England in March and has played just three one-day internationals.

21 May 2019 3:13 PM

Jofra Archer, who did not find a spot in the 15-member preliminary World Cup squad, showed decent performance in the one-off T20I against Pakistan, in which he took two wickets and gave away 29 runs in four overs. (Photo: AFP)

Bowlers put Eoin Morgan in a conundrum before World Cup

England is bowling well department in the ongoing ODI series versus Pakistan which is putting Morgan into a dilemma of whom to select.

13 May 2019 10:18 AM

England captain Eoin Morgan won the toss and sent Pakistan in to bat after early morning showers delayed the start and reduced the game to 47 overs per side. (Photo: AP)

Rain plays spoil-sport in first ODI between England and Pakistan

England’s opening one-day international against Pakistan was abandoned due to persistent rain after 19 overs at The Oval on Wednesday.

09 May 2019 8:31 AM

England registered a seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in a one-off T20I on Sunday and the pleasing fact for the team was that the win was achieved in the absence of key players like Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler, and Ben Stokes. (Photo: AFP)

‘It’s exciting to see crux of squad together’, says Joe Root

Jofra Archer, the latest addition to the limited-overs team of England, made a good impression in the T20I scalping two wickets.

07 May 2019 1:54 PM

Archer showed his quality when he bowled Mark Adair with a 90mph yorker to claim his first international wicket. (Photo: AFP)

'I won't feel too bad if I'm left out', says Jofra Archer

Archer, 24, was all set to be unavailable for the World Cup until the ECB reduced its residency qualification rule from 7 years to 3.

05 May 2019 2:40 PM

Archer smashed a 27-run knock off just 12 deliveries and he stitched together a partnership of 47 runs with Indian youngster Riyan Parag. (Photo: BCCI)

'Feel really excited about joining England': Jofra Archer

Archer produced a match-winning performance against Kolkata Knight Riders as Rajasthan registered a thrilling three victory.

26 Apr 2019 1:28 PM

England will begin its World Cup campaign against South Africa on the opening day, May 30 at The Oval, London. (Photo: AFP)

England announces preliminary squad for the World Cup: Archer and Jordan not included

Chris Jordan and Jofra Archer have been included in the squad against Ireland and Pakistan

18 Apr 2019 2:48 PM

Barbados-born Archer, who is eligible for national selection under new England and Wales Cricket Board residency rules, said he was surprised by his quick elevation. (Photo: BCCI)

'If someone gets injured I can be a backup', says Jofra Archer

Archer was omitted from the preliminary World Cup squad on Wednesday but got his maiden England call-up for the warm-up games.

18 Apr 2019 11:43 AM

The dynamic Barbados-born all-rounder was left out of the 15-man preliminary World Cup squad also announced by tournament hosts England on Wednesday. (Photo: File)

Jofra Archer to make selectors aware about his IPL performances

England are seeking their first men's World Cup title, the last of their three losing final appearances was in 1992.

17 Apr 2019 5:34 PM

England will play one T20 international with Ireland and Pakistan and therafter, 5 ODIs with Pakistan. (Photo: AP)

England announce their 15 member squad for World Cup

Jofra Archer excluded from the World Cup squad, will be given a chance to prove himself against Ireland and Pakistan.

17 Apr 2019 4:30 PM

'It would be unfair for selectors to ask any player to make way for Jofra': Woakes

England will name a provisional 15-man squad for the World Cup on Wednesday.

17 Apr 2019 9:06 AM

Hosts England, who are set to name their provisional squad next week, begin their World Cup campaign against South Africa at The Oval on May 30. (Photo: PTI)

'It’s a great when you’ve got a player with the skill level Jofra’s got': Stokes

In February, England coach Trevor Bayliss said a decision over Archer was the 'final piece of the jigsaw' in their World Cup plans.

14 Apr 2019 2:54 PM

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