For England Test cricket team the recently concluded five-match Ashes Test series turned out to be a dismal outing after the hosts secured a convincing 4-0 victory in the Ashes. After the humiliating defeat, England skipper Joe Root and coach Chris Silverwood had to face plenty of criticism because of their side’s poor show.
England fast bowler Jofra Archer could not take part in the Ashes Test series due to an elbow injury and he has now opened up on his current condition and his upcoming plans.
Archer's words
"The hardest two pills I've had to swallow were not playing in the Twenty20 World Cup and the Ashes but other than that everything has been so good since,” Archer was quoted while talking to Daily Mail.
"Within myself I know I am not ready yet but having access to the doctors, the physio and removing the need to go back to England feels like a real plus. I feel like I am stealing time right now," added Archer.
For Archer, the future still seems uncertain as he is not yet sure about his comeback. The 26-year-old fast bowler feels that he had “let everyone down a little bit," while watching the Ashes.
Archer's 'small steps'
"Right now, I can do everything but it's small steps. I have no idea when I will be playing matches, I am just trying to build up and it's all about what I can tolerate at any given time. That's all. I've had a few rehabs now and sometimes it can get to a level where you aggravate your hand, and you have to back off a little bit. Then, when you do come back a few days later, it's able to handle some load through it.
"Watching the Ashes, I felt like I had let everyone down a little bit, when you see fast bowlers taking 90 per cent of the wickets - but you don't get injured on purpose.”
Archer is eagerly waiting to be a part of the England squad as soon as possible but his realistic approach has taught him that one can always plan a lot but “then something happens to change everything.”
"Of course, I want to be part of making this England team a success, but this past year has taught me that you can plan all you want, then something happens to change everything,” he explained.
