England quick Archer in 'good place' after injuries
LONDON: England paceman Jofra Archer believes he is now in a “good place” after a succession of career-threatening injuries but said there had been some benefits from lengthy spells on the sidelines.
England paceman Jofra Archer is optimistic about his future after a series of debilitating injuries that sidelined him for nearly five years. The Barbados-born cricketer, who joined England in 2015, was a key player in their World Cup final victory at Lord's and the 2019 Ashes. However, an elbow problem forced him to miss over four years of Test cricket from February 2021 to July 2025.
Archer, who plays in all formats, told the BBC that his time away from the game allowed him to "get away from cricket" and spend time with his family in Barbados. He added that he had a good time away from the sport, which has now left him in a positive place both physically and mentally. Archer is now aiming to help England secure a 3-0 whitewash over Pakistan at Edgbaston, following their strong performances in the first two Tests at Headingley and Lord's.
The express bowler is part of a formidable pace attack alongside Ollie Robinson, Josh Tongue, and Gus Atkinson, who have drawn comparisons to the legendary 2005 Ashes "Fab Four."
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