How England will manage Jofra Archer's workload going forward
England are set to adopt a cautious approach toward managing Jofra Archer's workload during the impending five-match ODI series against Australia. The series, scheduled for September, is a key part of both teams' preparation for next month's Champions Trophy. Archer returned to international cricket this year after overcoming back and elbow injuries that sidelined him for an extended period. Here are further details.
Buttler and Trescothick on managing Archer's workload
Jos Buttler, England's regular white-ball skipper, emphasized the need to manage Archer's workload during the series. He highlighted that while Archer has had a good run in T20 cricket, transitioning to ODIs involves a jump in intensity. Marcus Trescothick, England's interim coach, stated that Archer is "comfortable" with the ECB's long-term plan for his workload management and is fully aware of it well before each match selection.
Performance in T20I series and World Cup
Archer has made a significant impact since his return to international cricket. He featured in T20Is against Pakistan before taking part in the the ICC T20 World Cup in June. After missing the second half of the T20 Blast group stages, he was carefully managed through The Hundred tournament, being rested twice to manage his workload.
Archer's recent matches and future plans
Since The Hundred tournament, Archer has featured in only two competitive games. As mentioned, the right-arm seamer is part of England's 15-man squad for the five-ODI series against Australia, starting September 19 in Nottingham. Archer is expected to miss a couple of ODIs, having not competed in the format of late.
