Jofra Archer

NEW DEAL: Yorkshire batter Joe Root has agreed a new three-year central contract with England. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA

Yorkshire CCC quintet handed new England deals

STRIKE FORCE: Surrey's Gus Atkinson of Surrey could be a major player for England at this year's World Cup Picture: Ben Hoskins/Getty Images

Atkinson backed as ideal replacement for England's Jofra Archer

BACK IN THE GAME: Yorkshire's Jonny Bairstow batting against Glamorgan in the recent County Championship clash at Headingley. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Bairstow in, Foakes out as England gear up for Ashes

'The likes of Ben Stokes for example are struggling with consistently niggling joint issues'. PIC: PA

Why do cricketers keep rushing back from injury? - YP Letters

Jonny Bairstow got his fitness back during a spell for Yorkshire (Picture: George Wood/Getty Images)

Jonny Bairstow back in England squad but Jofra Archer is out of Ashes

SETBACK: England bowler Jofra Archer, pictured during the 1st T20 International between Bangladesh and England at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in March this year. After a short stint with Mubai Indians in the IPL, he is back home nursing an injury. Picture: Gareth Copley/Getty Images.

Archer doubtful for Ashes Test due to latest injury concern

BACK IN THE GAME: England's fast bowler Jofra Archer has impressed during the recent ODI series against Bangladesh - his main target being this summer's Ashes Test series against Australia Picture: Shaun Botterill/PA.

Archer remains at forefront of England's minds for Ashes return

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JULY 30: Jonathan Bairstow of England reacts during an England Nets Session on July 30, 2022 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)

Jonny Bairstow on the 'right track' to return after freak injury

Rassie van der Dussen, who top-scored for South Africa with 111. Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images/Getty Images.

Roy hits ton and Archer returns - but England start low-key series with defeat

BACK IN THE GAME: England's Jofra Archer Picture: Lee Smith/PA.

Archer prepares for England comeback in Ashes and World Cup year

RISING STAR: England's Harry Brook, left, is congratulated by Ben Stokes after scoring century against Pakistan in Rawalpindi. The Yorkshire batsman has been picked to face South Africa. Picture: AP Photo/Anjum Naveed

Yorkshire pair make England Test squad to face New Zealand

TON UP: Yorkshire's Harry Brook celebrates after scoring his first Test century for England on day one of the first Test match against Pakistan in Rawalpindi Picture: AP Photo/Anjum Naveed.

Yorkshire's Brook rewarded for brilliant form with England ODI call-up

Jofra Archer of England bowls during a nets session at Kensington Oval. (Picture: Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Jofra Archer reveals Test match ambitions after England Lions cameo

Dawid Malan of England after the loss to Australia at Adelaide Oval on November 17. (Picture: Sarah Reed/Getty Images)

Dawid Malan still has big future in England limited over plans

Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow, pictured celebrating England's victory over India at Edgbaston last summer, have been awarded annual central contracts. Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images.

Six of the best for Yorkshire CCC stars awarded new deals by England

England captain Ben Stokes looks on after winning the series following victory on day five of the third LV= Insurance Test match at the Kia Oval, London. (Picture: PA)

Ben Stokes plotting Ashes revenge after England swat aside South Africa

KILLER BLOW: Australia celebrate as Jhye Richardson takes the final wicket of England's James Anderson to win the second Ashes Test in Adelaide. Picture: Jason O'Brien/PA

The Ashes: Silverwood accepts he is under pressure to deliver with England

England captain Eoin Morgan. Picture: Shaun Botterill/PA Wire.

T20 World Cup: Final ambitions for Eoin Morgan and depleted England

Rivals: India's Virat Kohli and England's Eoin Morgan with the Series trophy during the 1st T20 International at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

Who will win the World Cup T20? Chris Waters on cricket

Back in the fold: David Willey with captain Eoin Morgan. Picture: Getty Images

Yorkshire CCC's David Willey back in the England fold

Speedy: England's Mark Wood says he and Tymal Mills will be pushing each other to greater heights in the T20 World Cup. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA Wire.

How Mark Wood and Tymal Mills can spur each other to greater heights for England
Mark Wood believes he can thrive alongside Tymal Mills at the Twenty20 World Cup and plans to cajole the left-armer into a speed gun rivalry akin to the one he had with Jofra Archer.

Ben Stokes: Is on an indefinite break to prioritise his mental health and recover from injury.

Ben Stokes could miss Twenty20 World Cup, but won’t be rushed back

Mr Happy: The normally reserved England bowler James Anderson, left, can’t mask his feelings after getting India’s Virat Kohli out first ball at Trent Bridge.Picture: Tim Goode/PA Wire.

England v India, First Test, Day Two: ‘Mr Grumpy’ James Anderson delighted with ...

INTERNATIONAL HONOURS: For Yorkshire's Jonny Bairstow. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Yorkshire's Jonny Bairstow makes England squad despite injury scare

Recovering: Jofra Archer.

England quick Jofra Archer on the road to recovery

England's Ben Stokes. (Picture: AP Photo/Ajit Solanki)

England fall short in run chase but Ben Stokes relishing final T20 showdown with...

Adil Rashid celebrates the wicket of India captain Virat Kohli of India during the first T20 International in Ahmedabad. Picture: Saikat Das / Sportzpics for BCCI (via ECB).

India humbled in Ahmedabad as Jofra Archer proves his T20 firepower for England

IN AND OUT: England captain Joe Root speaks with coach Chris Silverwood. Picture: Gareth Copley/Getty Images.

Why England’s controversial rotation selection policy will remain in place

Top pair: Stuart Broad and James Anderson.

Third Test preview, India v England - Dynamic duo ready to strike back

Dom Bess: Four victims for spinner.

India v England, close of play - Yorkshire CCC’s Dom Bess spins in for Joe Root’...

Jofra Archer: Praise for Joe Root. Picture: Getty Images

Important for England cricketers to escape the bubble

PLANNING AHEAD: England head coach Chris Silverwood, with Test captain Joe Root. Picture: Gareth Copley/Getty Images

Chris Silverwood explains why England’s Test selection rotation policy is needed
HEAD COACH Chris Silverwood insists he has had no second thoughts about England’s winter rotation policy, despite the challenges it is likely to pose on the forthcoming tour of India.

All change: England captain Joe Root, left, has welcomed the return of Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer for the series against India.Picture: Jon Super/NMC Pool/PA Wire.

Captain Joe Root welcomes return of Jofra Archer and Ben Stokes as England plan ...

Yorkshire's Jonny Bairstow is 'rested' by England for the first two Tests in the four-match series against India. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA

Yorkshire’s Jonny Bairstow sits out first half of India v England Test series

Olly Stone celebrates taking the wicket of Ireland's Andy Balbirnie at Lord's in 2019. Picture: Julian Finney/Getty Images.

Unlucky Stone ready to put injury woes behind him and seal England pace role

England captain Eoin Morgan. Picture: PA.

South Africa v England - ‘We don’t know our best XI yet’ admits Eoin Morgan

England and Yorkshire's Jonny Bairstow impressed for Sunrisers Hyderabad in this year's IPL. Picture: Shaun Botterill/NMC Pool/PA

IPL provides invaluable T20 experience for England's stars

England's Jofra Archer excelled against Australia in tandem with Chris Woakes at Old Trafford on Sunday. Picture: PA.

England pace pair Jofra Archer and Chris Woakes make me look good – Eoin Morgan

England's Jos Buttler (third left) and Adil Rashid (centre) celebrate with their team-mates after they combine to dismiss Australia's Alex Carey to win the second Royal London ODI match at Emirates Old Trafford.

Adil Rashid is unlikely hero with bat as England win to stun Australia

NOT QUITE: Yorkshire's David Willey excelled for England in the recent ODI series against Ireland, but was still omitted from the squad to face Australia. Picture: Andrew Couldridge/NMC Pool/PA

David Willey moves on from England axe by turning focus to Yorkshire T20 bid

England's Dawid Malan top scored with 66.

Dawid Malan’s runs prove vital for England as Australia collapse in T20 run chas...

PLANNING AHEAD: England captain Eoin Morgan shares a joke with team mates during a nets session at the Ageas Bowl earlier this summer. Picture: Stu Forster/Pool/PA

Captain Eoin Morgan targetting Twenty20 continuity ahead of 2021 World Cup

England's Jos Buttler catches out Pakistan's Shaheen Shah Afridi at the Ageas Bowl. Picture: Alastair Grant/NMC Pool/PA

England’s James Anderson made to wait for magic 600-Test wicket haul

Rory Burns and Joe Root of England share a joke during a fielding drill. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images for ECB)

Joe Root urges England players to seize the moment ahead of uncertain Test futur...

England's Jofra Archer celebrates the wicket of Pakistan's Yasir Shah during day two of the First Test match at the Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester. PA Photo. Issue date: Thursday August 6, 2020. See PA story CRICKET England. Photo credit should read: Dan Mullan/NMC Pool/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Editorial use only. No commercial use without prior written consent of the ECB. Still image use only. No moving images to emulate broadcast. No removing or obscuring of sponsor logos.

Archer backs pair to lead the fightback

Yorkshire's David Willey bowling in training at Headingley earlier this monthafter the long lay off due to the Coronovirus pandemic. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Second chance allows Yorkshire CCC’s David Willey to stake T20 World Cup claim

ON FIRE: England's Jofra Archer bowls during the nets session at Emirates Old Trafford on Thursday. Picture: Gareth Copley/PA

Jofra Archer is ready to play in final Test decider against West Indies says Joe...

England head coach Chris Silverwood speaks to his team during Wednesday's net session at Old Trafford. Picture: Gareth Copley/Pool/PA

James Anderson hopes Jofra Archer is in ‘right place’ for Test decider

IN CONTENTION: England's Chris Woakes celebrates taking the wicket of West Indies' Kraigg Brathwaite at Old Trafford. Picture: Jon Super/NMC Pool/PA

England coach Chris Silverwood deals with selection headache for deciding Test

Jofra Archer was ruled out of England’s second Test against the West Indies after a breach of the team’s ‘bio-secure protocols’, the ECB has announced. (Picture: PA)

Jofra Archer’s selfishness undermines day of promise for Joe Root’s England

West Indies Shannon Gabriel is bowled out by England's Mark Wood.

James Anderson admits England ‘need a little bit of luck’ to rescue Test match a...

West Indies' captain Jason Holder, back right, and wicket keeper Shane Dowrich celebrate with Shannon Gabriel, left, after the dismissal of England's Moeen Ali in January 2019. AP/Ricardo Mazalan

Shane Dowrich confident West Indies pace attack can match England’s

CONFIDENT: West Indies' Kemar Roach appeals for an lbw during last year's Test series against England in the Caribbean. Picture: AP /Ricardo Mazalan.

Kemar Roach confident West Indies can upset hosts England

Noisy: England's Jofra Archer.

Should we pump up the volume to avoid sporting Chinese water torture?

Headingley hero: England's Ben Stokes. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA

Headingley hero Ben Stokes is cricketer of the year

England's bowler Stuart Broad, centre, celebrates with team-mate Ollie Pope, left, after dismissing South Africa's batsman Dwaine Pretorius.

South Africa Test series win can act as a springboard for Ashes success says Eng...

England's bowler Sam Curran reacts after dismissing South Africa's batsman Dwaine Pretorius (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

Sam Curran keen to share the credit after career-best figures for England

England's bowler James Anderson, right, celebrates with teammates after dismissing South Africa's Dean Elgar, far left, for a duck on day one of the first cricket test match between South Africa and England at Centurion Park, Pretoria. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

James Anderson celebrates England milestone with bit of royal duck

England batsman Joe Denly drives to the boundary during his century during day one of the three-day practice match between South Africa A and England at Willowmoore Park. (Picture: Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Joe Denly dismisses ‘man flu’ to post his maiden century for England

England Test captain Joe Root has been left out of the T20 squad for the three games against South Africa in February (Picture: Mike Egerton/PA Wire)

England withdraw Joe Root from Twenty20 firing line