England fast-bowler Jofra Archer admitted he felt being like a burden during his long injury lay-off and is cherishing the prospect of playing Men’s T20 World Cup for the defending champions.
This means that Rajasthan Royals will be without the services of Jos Buttler, while Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings won’t have Phil Salt and Moeen Ali, respectively in their ranks.
While there is no room for out-of-shape opener Jason Roy in the central contract and he is included in the incremental contract
Root had previously said that he would have to sacrifice IPL for England and Test cricket, but the absence of Stokes, Archer, Starc, Woakes, and Gayle was a bit surprising.
Jofra Archer has been ruled out due to injury and Jos Buttler has left for England in accordance to England's rotation policy
Jofra Archer was one of the most successful English bowlers and returned with the impressive figure of 3/59 in the first innings.
Earlier, West Indies assistant coach Roddy Estwick stated that Archer would be fine, at the same time criticising the racial abuse that Archer received.
Ollie Pope stated the players are happy with the return of Jofra Archer and also gave an insight as to how he has been during net sessions.
Jofra Archer was subject to heavy criticism after he broke the bio-secure bubble following the conclusion of the first Test in Southampton.
Following the second negative COVID-19 test, Archer was allowed to rejoin the squad for the final Test of the series, which remains poised at 1-1.
