Blow For England As Jofra Archer Doubtful For Australia Clash

In yet another blow to England ahead of their huge clash against Australia, their pace spearhead Jofra Archer is looking doubtful for the clash at Lord’s on Tuesday. England have already lost the services of Jason Roy for the clash against the defending champions. Roy is sidelined with the injury that he had sustained while fielding in the game against West Indies on June 14.

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Since then he has missed the game against Afghanistan and Sri Lanka and there is still no concrete update on his injury status. Latest reports suggested that he underwent a scan on Monday and the results of the same are still awaited. Roy is likely to make his comeback during the clash against India on June 30.

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And even before Roy could recover, England are looking set to lose Jofra Archer. According to journalist Melinda Farrell, the allrounder is undergoing a fitness test this morning after an issue with his side. Jofra Archer could not bowl or field at practice on Monday. England would be desperate to have Archer fit for the clash.

Jofra Archer undergoing a fitness test this morning after an issue with his side. He didn't bowl or field yesterday at training. #ENGvAUS #CWC19

— Melinda Farrell (@melindafarrell) June 25, 2019

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Their shocking loss to Sri Lanka has put them in a spot of bother. With 8 points from six games, they are currently fourth in the points table. However, the road ahead is only tougher and if England fail to win their remaining three games, they can very well exit the competition at the group stage. England’s remaining opponents are – Australia, India, New Zealand. All of the three teams are placed above them in the points table.

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Jofra Archer has been a revelation for them in the competition. Barring the match against Pakistan where he went wicketless,  he has picked up three wickets in each of the other five games. With Australia’s top-order in red-hot form at the moment, losing Archer would be a huge blow for the hosts.