Joffra Archer eligible for England 2019

[robf]

This may not mean a great deal to non-cricket fans but I reckon this is a massive story for anyone following English cricket.

 

Article - http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/25407156/jofra-archer-play-england-world-cup-ecb-amend-eligibility-rules

 

Joffra Archer is a huge all-round talent who has already done great things in the IPL and BBL. He's also one of the best fielders I have seen - another string to his bow in addition to his batting and bowling.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zryj1yv34Yg

 

 

I don't see him as getting in the Ashes squad as most of his cricket has been short-form but he may be a real contender for the one-day side.

 

The fact that he may now be available next summer must surely make England the run-away favourites. The team now has so many options that it's a question of who gets left out of the ODI side.

[cheshirevaliant]

It certainly adds to the depth of the squad. I'd like to see more of Olly Stone too. I suspect 10 of the first 11 places are cemented, assuming no injuries to the batting or the spinners, but I think Wood may be looking over his shoulder at the likes of Stone and Archer.

[Jacko51]

I love his books but surely he's a bit for international cricket?

[mbycars]

I love his books but surely he's a bit for international cricket?

 

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[Jacko51]

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Thank you!!

[osprey]

I think this is a dangerous precedent for International cricket. It means that basically staying 3 years suddenly becomes eligible for England. The rules are becoming too relaxed.

 

Will i think have a even greater negative effect on what could be called ''native'' English players breaking into England squad. Its hard enough already with the number of players already having been born overseas in English teams recently.

 

Its the same in rugby with some dubious 6 nation players for example who seem to have an excellent Southern hemisphere pedigree.

 

I dont begrudge the individuals wanting to play International sport but does bring into question whether teams are really made up representing the true Country or simply a mish mash of ''eligible'' players