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England are carefully managing Jofra Archer’s workload given his injury history. Find out how the team management is planning for Archer’s return.
The England team management does not want to take any risk with fast bowler Jofra Archer under any circumstances, especially considering his injury history. In such a situation, England will continue its policy of adopting a cautious approach along with managing Jofra Archer’s workload in their upcoming five-match ODI series against Australia.
29-year-old Archer performed brilliantly in the first T20 match of the 3-match series against Australia, taking 2 wickets for 31 runs, but he was not included in the playing eleven of the second match. The third match was canceled due to rain, due to which Archer got a break again.
Therefore, this trend may continue in the upcoming five-match ODI series starting at Trent Bridge from September 19. That is, Archer will not be played in all the matches in the entire five-match ODI series.
Jos Buttler gave this statement about Jofra Archer
England’s limited overs captain Jos Buttler has confirmed that Archer’s workload will be managed throughout the series. He indicated that Archer may not play in most of the matches as the number of overs and intensity of the game in ODI cricket is higher than in T20 matches. Buttler also said that the team’s goal is to get Archer back to Test cricket as soon as possible.
Butler told Sky Sports, “Archer will have to be managed carefully throughout the series. He is doing well in T20 cricket, but there you only bowl four overs. There is a lot of difference in the overs and intensity in ODIs, and we want him back in Test cricket soon.”
England’s interim head coach Marcus Trescothick said that Archer is aware of the team’s plans and is comfortable with it. He also said that the team management is looking at a big goal and all the coaches, physios and directors are working together on Archer’s fitness.
Trescothick said, “Archer is already aware of the plan. It is decided before every match whether he will play or not. We know what we have to do and he is comfortable with it. This is part of a big plan, which involves coaches, directors, physios and everyone else. His workload will also be managed in the ODI series.”
