Jofra Archer To Consider International Cricket Retirement? Check Details

Once hailed as cricket's rising star, Jofra Archer has found himself sidelined for the better part of the past two years, missing out on a plethora of prestigious tournaments and series due to recurring injuries. Absent from marquee events like the ODI World Cup, T20 World Cup, and the Ashes, as well as pivotal clashes such as the World Test Championship, Archer's absence has been keenly felt in the cricketing world. Struggling with back and elbow injuries, the 29-year-old fast bowler made a brief comeback in January 2023, only to be sidelined once more by another setback in May of the same year. Since then, Archer has been unable to partake in any competitive matches, awaiting a clean bill of health to rejoin the England squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

Reflecting on his prolonged battle with injuries, Jofra Archer acknowledged the frustration of not completing a full season for quite some time. Despite his eagerness to return to action and potentially feature in domestic leagues like the County, T20 Blast, and The Hundred, the talented cricketer emphasized the importance of not rushing his comeback.

While hopeful for a return to competitive cricket, Archer remains pragmatic about his prospects, admitting that if his injuries persist, he may be forced to contemplate an early retirement from the game. Amidst uncertainty surrounding his fitness, Archer's determination to make a cautious return underscores his commitment to his long-term well-being and career sustainability. 

“I haven’t played cricket for a whole 12 months as yet. Last year I played from January to May. I think the year before that, I played maybe one or two games for Sussex, so you know I've had a whole year of nothing. It feels like that sometimes. It's been a while and honestly, I don't know if I've got another stop-start year in me. That's the truth, I don't know if I've got another one,” England pacer Jofra Archer was quoted as saying by Eurosport.

“Worst-case scenario - I don't really want to think about this - but even if I don't make it to the World Cup for whatever reason, there's still the T20 Blast, there's still the Hundred. There's still cricket that I haven't got a chance to play in the last couple of years. So as much as I want to play in the World Cup, if it doesn't happen for whatever reason, at least I still know I could be somewhat active,” he added.