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Jofra Archer, the pace spearhead for England, marked a pivotal milestone in his comeback to professional cricket as he took the field for Sussex XI in the County Cricket’s 2nd XI match. A video circulating on social media captured the speedster delivering a formidable in-swinger that presented a daunting challenge for the right-handed batter at the receiving end.
Jofra Archer’s in-swinger mastery in his promising return
The official handle of the County Championship recently posted an intriguing clip showcasing Archer’s exceptional skill. In the video, Archer unleashed a delivery with an unplayable in-swing, leaving the right-handed batter in a challenging position. Despite the batter’s effort to maneuver his leg, the ball sharply struck the pad, prompting Archer’s appeal. The umpire responded by raising his finger, signaling the dismissal, capturing a moment of skillful bowling in the game.
Here’s the video:
Jofra Archer. Second XI match. Ridiculous hoop.
Play that. pic.twitter.com/F18Addh3z5
— County Championship (@CountyChamp) March 1, 2024
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Archer’s resilience amidst setbacks: From World Cup 2019 triumph to comeback trail
Archer, a crucial part of England’s World Cup-winning squad in 2019, has faced challenges with injuries in recent years. He underwent multiple elbow operations and experienced a stress fracture of the back. After more than a year on the sidelines, Archer returned to international cricket in January of the previous year.
He participated in the SA20 2023 and ODI series in South Africa before joining the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 in India. Unfortunately, during the IPL while playing for Mumbai Indians (MI), Archer suffered a recurrence of a stress fracture to his right elbow, leading to his absence from the home Ashes series and the Cricket World Cup in India. Despite challenges, his recent appearance signals a resilient comeback to the cricketing arena.
