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Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
A timeline of England cricket star Jofra Archer's run of injuries
England's Jofra Archer walks onto the field before the start of play on day two of the second cricket test match between England and India at Edgbaston in Birmingham, England, Thursday, July 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell) England's Jofra Archer walks during a drinks break on day one of the second cricket test match between England and India at Edgbaston in Birmingham, England, Wednesday, July 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell) England's Jofra Archer walks during a drinks break on day one of the second cricket test match between England and India at Edgbaston in Birmingham, England, Wednesday, July 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell) England's Jofra Archer walks onto the field before the start of play on day two of the second cricket test match between England and India at Edgbaston in Birmingham, England, Thursday, July 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell) England's Jofra Archer walks during a drinks break on day one of the second cricket test match between England and India at Edgbaston in Birmingham, England, Wednesday, July 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell) Jofra Archer exploded onto the international cricket scene in the summer of 2019, starring for England in its memorable title triumph at the 50-over World Cup and then the Ashes series weeks later. Since then, the Barbados-born quick has been blighted by a run of injuries that has derailed the career of one of cricket's most talented pace bowlers and meant he hasn't played a test for England since 2021. Advertisement Following his selection for the third test against India starting Thursday, here's a look at his injury problems over the past five years: ___ 2020 Archer misses three of England's four test matches against South Africa and then a tour of Sri Lanka because of a bone stress injury in his right elbow. 2021 Archer requires an injection in his right elbow and misses two of England's four tests against India, as well as the subsequent ODI series. The problem gets worse when he plays in the tour-ending T20 series. Because of that issue and after a tendon injury in his right hand sustained when he broke a fish tank while trying to clean it, he misses the Indian Premier League. Advertisement On the verge of a test return, Archer complains of pain in his right elbow and misses the home series against New Zealand. Scans later reveals a stress fracture, ruling him out of the test series against India, the Ashes Down Under and the T20 World Cup in between. In December, Archer undergoes a second operation on his elbow, ruling him out of the upcoming West Indies tour. 2022 In May, Archer is diagnosed with a stress fracture in his lower back and is sidelined for the rest of the season. He also misses the T20 World Cup won by England at the end of the year. 2023 Archer plays white-ball cricket for England against South Africa and Bangladesh from January to March but complains of pain in his right elbow while at the IPL and later withdraws from the competition. Advertisement He returns to England for rehab but misses the entire international summer because of a recurrence of a stress fracture in his right elbow. Archer returns to close-to-full fitness but isn't available for England's feeble 50-over World Cup title defense in India. 2024 With his injury situation starting to clear up, Archer and England agree to him only playing white-ball cricket for the country that year. He plays at the T20 World Cup held in the Caribbean and the United States. 2025 In May, Archer misses the ODI series against the West Indies because of a right thumb injury but is included in the test squad against India, though misses the first two matches. He gets called up for the third test starting Thursday at Lord's. ___ AP cricket:
Khaleej Times
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Khaleej Times
New coach says Williamson still wants to play for New Zealand
New Black Caps coach Rob Walter says Kane Williamson still wants to represent New Zealand in international cricket despite opting out of the upcoming tour of Zimbabwe. The 34-year-old master batsman turned down a central contract with New Zealand Cricket for this season, enabling him to pick and choose his availability and take up lucrative contracts in franchise cricket. So instead of playing two Tests in Bulawayo in late July and August, Williamson will be captaining London Spirit in The Hundred in England. "Myself and Kane have had a nice conversation, a long conversation," South African Walter told the New Zealand Herald. "It was really great to catch up with him and discuss cricket. It was great to get his lens on New Zealand cricket and the Black Caps. He's been so influential in their success over the years. "But then also to discuss what the future might look like. I've said it repeatedly, he's still very committed to the Black Caps, and wants to play international cricket. I don't think it'll be too long until we see that." After Zimbabwe, New Zealand play a Twenty20 series against Australia and two limited overs series against England in October before hosting West Indies in all formats at the end of the year. Williamson stood down as New Zealand's white-ball captain after the Black Caps exited the T20 World Cup last June but played in the Champions Trophy this year. Exactly what his involvement would be in the short-format game going forward would be a decision for Williamson and he would be welcomed with open arms, Walter said. "Quality players stay quality players, and they just work at finding a method to be successful in all formats," he added. "He's a generational talent, I've got no doubt he'd find a way. He's probably jostling with what that actually looks like for him personally. But as I said, quality players find a way."
CNA
09-07-2025
- Sport
- CNA
New coach says Williamson still wants to play for New Zealand
New Black Caps coach Rob Walter says Kane Williamson still wants to represent New Zealand in international cricket despite opting out of the upcoming tour of Zimbabwe. The 34-year-old master batsman turned down a central contract with New Zealand Cricket for this season, enabling him to pick and choose his availability and take up lucrative contracts in franchise cricket. So instead of playing two tests in Bulawayo in late July and August, Williamson will be captaining London Spirit in The Hundred in England. "Myself and Kane have had a nice conversation, a long conversation," South African Walter told the New Zealand Herald. "It was really great to catch up with him and discuss cricket. It was great to get his lens on New Zealand cricket and the Black Caps. He's been so influential in their success over the years. "But then also to discuss what the future might look like. I've said it repeatedly, he's still very committed to the Black Caps, and wants to play international cricket. I don't think it'll be too long until we see that." After Zimbabwe, New Zealand play a Twenty20 series against Australia and two limited overs series against England in October before hosting West Indies in all formats at the end of the year. Williamson stood down as New Zealand's white-ball captain after the Black Caps exited the T20 World Cup last June but played in the Champions Trophy this year. Exactly what his involvement would be in the short-format game going forward would be a decision for Williamson and he would be welcomed with open arms, Walter said. "Quality players stay quality players, and they just work at finding a method to be successful in all formats," he added. "He's a generational talent, I've got no doubt he'd find a way. He's probably jostling with what that actually looks like for him personally. But as I said, quality players find a way."
The National
04-07-2025
- Sport
- The National
Globetrotting Rashid Khan hopes to fulfil dream of playing 'in front of my home crowd' in Afghanistan
Afghanistan's globetrotting superstar cricketer Rashid Khan has seen it all. The dynamic player has mesmerised batters with his wily leg spin to become one of the leading bowlers in the T20 format for both his nation and several franchise teams he represents. However, despite the success he has enjoyed on the world stage, he sorely misses playing international cricket back in his homeland, where he is revered and loved. According to the latest Future Tours Program (FTP), West Indies and New Zealand are scheduled to tour Afghanistan in January and February, respectively. If that happens, it would be a historic occasion. However, Rashid remains pragmatic about the schedule as top international teams have never travelled to Afghanistan before, and are highly unlikely to do so any time soon. 'That's in FTP for now. But when the time comes, it's only then you will know whether it's happening,' Rashid told The National during an event in Dubai as brand ambassador for MH Property. 'There have been so many games scheduled in Afghanistan in the FTP over the years, but have never taken place. But hopefully it happens. It's good for cricket and good for Afghanistan. 'Well, if it eventually happens, that will be a kind of dream to play international cricket in Afghanistan. I hope that comes before I retire from the sport. That's something which I dream of – playing in front of my home crowd. So, hopefully, that happens in the future.' International teams have never toured Afghanistan due to political and security reasons. Teams like Australia and England have avoided playing Afghanistan in bilateral matches, though they do play them in International Cricket Council (ICC) events like World Cups. Recently, the ICC set up a dedicated task force to support displaced Afghan women cricketers, who were not able to play the game following severe restrictions imposed on them by the Taliban regime, who re-took control of the country in 2021. Last year, Australia pulled out of a T20 series against Afghanistan due to restrictions imposed on women and girls. Afghanistan is a full member of the ICC and a condition of that status should require it to have a women's side. Given the troubled situation, Afghanistan men's team host their matches at various venues across the world, including the UAE and India. Afghanistan also have fewer international fixtures, particularly against the top nations, which has hindered their progress as a national team. However, their star players like Rashid, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmed and others keep busy throughout the year playing in various franchise tournaments. Rashid believes despite the setbacks, Afghanistan have progressed enough to challenge any team. Rashid singled out reaching the 2024 T20 World Cup semi-finals after four wins in the league phase of the competition, including a victory over Australia, as one of their top achievements. 'It's something that gave us so much confidence. I think that has given us so much positive energy. As a team, we have just kept going and going, and we have supported that confidence,' he said. 'We're not getting enough cricket you want as a nation, especially against the big sides. The more opportunities you get, the better you get.' Afghanistan were scheduled to begin the summer with a tour to Ireland in July, playing one Test, three ODI's and three T20s. However, it was shelved due to 'financial reasons' by the Irish cricket board. Afghanistan are scheduled to play a T20 series in Pakistan in August before the Asia Cup in September, which is yet to be confirmed. 'The T20s in Pakistan is a great preparation for us leading to the Asia Cup, if it happens,' Rashid said. 'As a team, we played lots of great cricket in the last two to three years and we need to continue that good form, good cricket and more importantly, those efforts. 'I think it's something which we as a team need to put that on. And for us, those three games will be big to play against Pakistan. For me and for us as a team as well.' There is uncertainty around the Asia Cup with conflicting reports over India's involvement in the tournament. We have played lots of cricket in the UAE and if the Asia Cup happens here it's going to be a plus for us Rashid Khan The six-team competition will most likely be held in the UAE so that India can play bitter rivals Pakistan on neutral ground. The nuclear-armed neighbours agreed a ceasefire in May after exchanging cross-border fire that left many dead on both sides following a gun massacre of tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir. Rashid said the Afghan team will be more at home if the tournament takes place in the UAE. Afghanistan recently signed a 'destination support' agreement with the Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub, headquartered at the Zayed Cricket Stadium. The national team uses the venue for training camps and hosts matches for the A team and juniors. 'We have played lots of cricket in the UAE and if the Asia Cup happens here it's going to be a plus for us,' Rashid added. 'You still have to bring your best cricket, good cricket, and you have to be well prepared to give your 100% on the pitch. 'As a team, we are working very hard. We know the conditions well. But still, you need to bring your best cricket to the table. And hopefully, we do that when the Asia Cup comes.' In the meantime, Rashid is preparing for the fifth edition of The Hundred that takes place in August. He will play for two-time defending champions Oval Invincibles. 'That's the plan for the next two months and then take it on from there. I have had a good break of two months in Dubai and looking forward to getting back to cricket,' he said. Rashid considers Dubai his second home, having lived here for more than seven years. 'It's great to be here in a beautiful country. I lead a simple life. When I'm not playing cricket, I'm at home all the time with my family, aside from my training and keeping fit,' he added.
Daily Mail
10-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
I've been all over the world watching cricket for decades - these are the top 20 grounds you must go to before you die, writes Wisden Editor LAWRENCE BOOTH
A huge part of the glory of international cricket is the shapes and sizes of the arenas in which it is played. Backdrops, walks to the ground and the ambience of a seven-hour day in the sun make up just as much a part of being a spectator as the actual cricket itself, and picking a ground to plonk yourself at is a key consideration.
