Mark Wood optimistic about Jofra Archer’s participation in Ashes 2023. Jofra Archer is having a difficult time in IPL 2023, having missed five matches for MI so far.
Jofra Archer, an England fast bowler, returned to international cricket in January 2023 during an ODI series against South Africa. The seamer was at his best in the third ODI of the series, taking a magnificent 6-fer to help his side avoid a whitewash. Just as everything was looking well for the 28-year-old fast bowler. Archer suffered an elbow niggle during Mumbai Indians’ first IPL 2023 game against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
After missing four games for his side due to injury, he returned to the starting XI for their sixth game against PBKS. However, the speedster was once again rested for MI’s most recent match against GT. raising concerns about his fitness. Despite the difficulties in his career, Archer has receive encouragement from England teammate Mark Wood. Who stated that he is a champion player who will return to be a champion.
“I actually feel for Jofra and can sympathize with him quite a bit there. ” You feel like you’re just getting back on track, and then something happens. “He’s a champion player, and I’m confident he’ll return and win again,” Wood was quoted as saying by India Today.
According to sources, Archer travel to Belgium earlier this month during his IPL break for minor surgery on his right elbow. However, in a strongly worded Tweet. The fast bowler denied the claims and accused the media of spreading lies for personal gain.
“It’s insane to publish an article without knowing the facts and without my permission. ” “Whoever the reporter is, shame on you, an already worrying and troubling time for a player, and you exploit it for your personal gain, people like you are the problem,” Archer tweeted.
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Come the Ashes, he will be mentally and physically ready: Mark Wood
Wood, on the other hand, is confident Archer will be ready for the Ashes and says the Mumbai Indians would take good care of him.
“He’s overcome greater challenges, and I’m confident he’ll be ready for the Ashes.” He’ll get excellent care in Mumbai, and England will look after him so that he’s psychologically and physically prepared for the Ashes,” Wood added.
The five-match Ashes Test series between England and Australia begins on June 16. However, before that, Australia will face India in the World Test Championship final at The Oval on June 7.
Wood refused to make any predictions regarding The Ashes, although he did label Australia a world-class team.
“I believe Australia is a world-class team, and I believe this will be a fantastic series. ” I don’t want to forecast and say it will be one way or another. What I will say is that everyone has previously questioned the England team, saying things like, ‘Oh, they won’t do it against this team,’ or ‘They’ll struggle against this team.’ “I think winning in Pakistan was a huge tick in the box,” Wood remarked.
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