Updated On: 03 June, 2024 08:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The last international appearance of Jofra Archer before the Pakistan series was in May 2023. Later, he didn`t play any game for England following his elbow injury that made him sit out for 12 months. In the T20 World Cup 2024, England has been placed in Group B against arch-rivals Australia, Scotland, Namibia and Oman

Jofra Archer (Pic: Fiile Pic)
England`s pacer Mark Wood said lead pacer Jofra Archer is an X-Factor for the national team in the T20 World Cup 2024 which is jointly hosted by the USA and the West Indies. The "Three Lions" will begin their T20 World Cup 2024 campaign against Scotland on June 4. Jos Buttler has been appointed as England`s captain for the ongoing mega event.
Jofra Archer who was out of action due to injury made a return to international cricket during the T20I series against Pakistan, last month. In the concluded series, Archer was the fourth-highest wicket-taker. He bagged three wickets in two matches with an average of 19.67. Ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024, the Englishmen will heavily rely on Archer to claim wickets at crucial times.