Jos Buttler Confident In 'Special Cricketer' Jofra Archer's Return For T20 World Cup

England's white-ball captain, Jos Buttler, has expressed his confidence in Jofra Archer's potential impact at the upcoming T20 World Cup this summer. Despite Archer's absence from international cricket since March last year and a series of stress fractures in his right elbow, the optimism within the England camp remains high. Rob Key, the managing director of England men's cricket, had previously outlined in January the intention for Archer to be fit and ready for the global tournament set to commence on June 2 in the West Indies and United States.

Archer's journey back to fitness has been closely monitored, with no recent updates since he spent time with the white-ball squad during their brief Caribbean tour in December. The Barbados-born fast bowler, who unexpectedly played for his old school side Foundation during that trip, was subsequently withdrawn from this year's Indian Premier League (IPL) by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). Currently, Archer is in India with Sussex, working diligently on his comeback for the new season.

Buttler, speaking at a promotional event for Major League Baseball's arrival in London this June, shared his conversations with Archer and his hopeful outlook. "I think so," Buttler responded when asked about Archer's fitness for the T20 World Cup. He highlighted Archer's unique talent and the challenging years he has faced due to injuries. Buttler emphasized the collective hope that medical support will enable Archer to return to his best form.

"It's really exciting for him that hopefully he's going to get back to performing because as a captain he's someone you want to throw the ball to," Buttler added, acknowledging Archer's significant contribution not just to England but to cricket globally. The anticipation for Archer's return is palpable within the England setup, as they look forward to having their star bowler back in action.

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