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Jofra Archer makes it to England squad for 1st Ashes Test



LONDON: Jofra Archer has been rewarded for his brilliant performance in the ICC World Cup as the right-arm pacer has been included in the 14-man England squad for the first Ashes Test against Australia beginning on Thursday.

Archer took 20 wickets during England’s successful campaign, bowling the crucial Super Over in the final at the Lord’s on July 14.

England squad for Edgbaston Test: Joe Root, Moeen Ali, James Anderson, Jofra Archer, Jonny Bairstow, Stuart Broad, Rory Burns, Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, Joe Denly, Jason Roy, Ben Stokes, Olly Stone and Chris Woakes.

 

 

Publish Date : 27 July 2019 21:47 PM

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