Jofra Archer is a Barbadian-born English cricketer who has quickly established himself as one of the most exciting fast bowlers in world cricket. He has been a key member of the England cricket team in all formats of the game, and has also played in various T20 leagues around the world.
Early Life and Education:
Jofra Chioke Archer was born on April 1, 1995, in Bridgetown, Barbados. His father is English and his mother is Bajan, and he holds dual citizenship for both countries. Archer grew up in a small village called Catford in Barbados, where he played cricket from a young age. His father, Frank Archer, was a fast bowler and played for Warwickshire in England in the 1990s.
Archer attended Hilda Skeene Primary School in St. Philip, Barbados, before moving on to Christ Church Foundation School. He was an excellent student and showed a keen interest in sports, particularly cricket.
Career Beginnings:
Archer's early cricketing career was somewhat unconventional. He played for West Indies under-19s in 2013, but was not selected for the 2014 Under-19 World Cup. He then moved to England in 2015, where he played club cricket for Middleton CC in the Sussex Cricket League. His performances for Middleton soon caught the attention of the Sussex County Cricket Club, who signed him for the 2016 season.
Archer made his first-class debut for Sussex in 2016, and immediately impressed with his pace and accuracy. He took 23 wickets in just four matches, including a hat-trick against Gloucestershire. His performances earned him a contract extension with Sussex, and he continued to perform well in both County Championship and limited-overs cricket.
International Career:
Despite being born in Barbados, Archer was eligible to play for England due to his British passport. He became eligible for selection in 2019, and was immediately included in the England squad for the ODI series against Pakistan. He made his debut in the second ODI, and took his first wicket in international cricket when he dismissed Imam-ul-Haq.
Archer's performances in the World Cup 2019 were crucial for England, who went on to win the tournament for the first time. In the final against New Zealand, Archer bowled the Super Over, which saw England win the World Cup for the first time. He finished the tournament with 20 wickets at an average of 23.05, and was named in the tournament's team of the series.
Archer made his Test debut for England in the Ashes series in August 2019, and took five wickets in his debut match at Lord's. He has since become a regular member of the England Test team, and has also played in numerous T20 leagues around the world, including the Indian Premier League, the Big Bash League, and the Caribbean Premier League.
Injuries:
Archer has suffered a number of injuries throughout his career, which have limited his playing time. In 2020, he was ruled out of the Sri Lanka tour due to a stress fracture in his right elbow. He returned to action in the home series against the West Indies later that year, but was forced to miss the T20I series against India in March 2021 due to an elbow injury.
Personal Life:
Archer is known for his quiet and reserved personality off the field, and prefers to let his performances on the field do the talking. He has spoken openly about his struggles with mental health, and has advocated for greater awareness and support for athletes struggling with mental health issues.
Archer has also been involved in various charitable causes, and has used his platform as a professional cricketer to raise
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