May 17th 2024.
England's cricket captain, Jos Buttler, is thrilled about the return of his teammate and "proper superstar," Jofra Archer, just in time for the upcoming T20 World Cup. After being sidelined for over a year due to injury, Archer made a strong comeback by playing for Sussex's second XI against Kent this week. And he did not disappoint, taking 1-11 in six overs and showing off his impressive speed and fitness.
Archer, who played a crucial role in England's World Cup victory in 2019, was recently recalled for the T20 World Cup and is expected to feature in the warm-up series against Pakistan starting on Wednesday. Buttler, who will lead the team in the upcoming tournament in the United States and the Caribbean, expressed his excitement at having Archer back on the team.
"He's a huge asset for us and it's great to see him ready to play again," Buttler said. "We all know what he's capable of and his attitude is always top-notch. As a captain, I know I can count on him to come up with something special during a game."
Buttler also stressed the importance of managing Archer's workload and expectations, considering his long break from top-level cricket. He acknowledged that it may take some time for Archer to reach his peak form from 2019, but he is confident that his teammate will make a strong impact on the field.
The excitement surrounding Archer's return was evident on social media as well, with fans sharing a video of him gearing up for the T20 World Cup and expressing their enthusiasm for his comeback.
Buttler also emphasized the need to be smart about Archer's return, given the significant jump in intensity from county cricket to international matches. He acknowledged that it's not easy to replicate that level of competition and that they will have to manage Archer's workload carefully.
But Archer's return couldn't have come at a better time, as England prepares to defend their T20 World Cup title against Scotland on June 4. The team, led by head coach Matthew Mott, is hoping that Archer's presence will be a game-changer in their quest for a third T20 World Cup trophy.
As for Archer, he will be focusing on white-ball cricket this year and may potentially return to the Test game in 2025, when England faces India in a five-match series and travels to Australia to reclaim the Ashes. But for now, all eyes are on his return to the T20 World Cup, and fans can't wait to see what he has in store for the team.
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