Jofra Archer's return will bring a "fear factor" to England's bowling attack at the T20 World Cup, believes team-mate Sam Curran. (More Cricket News)
T20 World Cup: Jofra Archer Brings 'Fear Factor' To England's Squad, Says Sam Curran
Paceman Archer has endured an injury-hit few years, with elbow and back problems preventing him from representing England since March 2023
Jofra Archer played for Sussex's second XI last week as he works on his fitness
Jofra Archer played for Sussex's second XI last week as he works on his fitness
Paceman Archer has endured an injury-hit few years, with elbow and back problems preventing him from representing England since March 2023.
However, he has been included in England's provisional squad for next month's World Cup in the United States and West Indies and could make his international return on Wednesday.
England face Pakistan in the first of four T20Is at Headingley, and Archer is expected to feature after taking part in team training on Monday.
It is hoped he might play in three of the four matches against Pakistan in order to build up fitness ahead of the World Cup, and Curran says opposition teams will be nervous about his return.
"It's incredibly exciting," Curran said on Monday. "I'm sure England fans and players are extremely buzzed to have him back. He's an addition no side can turn down.
"He's obviously got that extra pace and fear factor we can bring to the opposition as well. Hopefully his injuries are behind him now."
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