Ben Stokes named in England ODI squad for New Zealand series that will go to World Cup; Jofra Archer misses out

Ben Stokes has been named in England’s ODI squad for the upcoming four-match series against New Zealand, with men’s national selector Luke Wright confirming the same 15 players picked will go to the World Cup in India. That means there is no place for fast bowler Jofra Archer, so instrumental in England’s 50-over World Cup…

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Jofra Archer ‘on course’ for England’s October ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup defence, says Sussex coach Paul Farbrace

Jofra Archer is “on course” to be fit for England’s 50-over World Cup defence in October, according to Sussex head coach Paul Farbrace. The 28-year-old fast bowler burst onto the scene to star as England triumphed on home soil four years ago, before playing a key role in the Ashes series that summer. But injuries…

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The Ashes: Jofra Archer returning home from IPL due to injury putting his Ashes hopes in jeopardy

England paceman Jofra Archer is returning home from the IPL due to injury, putting his hopes of playing in this summer’s Ashes in jeopardy. Chris Jordan will replace the injured Archer in the Mumbai Indians squad for the rest of the season. Archer, whose recovery and fitness continues to be monitored by ECB, will return…

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The Ashes: Windies legend Chris Gayle says England need a fit Jofra Archer in their Ashes side

West Indies legend Chris Gayle says although England play good, aggressive cricket they still need “express” Jofra Archer in their Ashes side this summer. England captain Ben Stokes has indicated he wants eight fit seamers to call upon, all of whom can be rotated to share the burden, with Olly Stone, Mark Wood and Archer…

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