England pacer Jofra Archer has successfully undergone elbow surgery and will now not rush to make his comeback with an eye on the ICC T20 World Cup and the Ashes later in the year. England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Wednesday confirmed that Archer had undergone surgery and will start an “intensive rehabilitation” period with the ECB and Sussex medical teams.<o:p></o:p>

Archer has said he is open to returning for the upcoming five-Test series against India but is prepared to sit out the summer to help England achieve their goals in the T20 World Cup and Ashes. &nbsp;<o:p></o:p>

"One thing I am determined about the post-elbow operation is not to rush my comeback because my primary focus is to be playing for England in the Twenty20 World Cup and Ashes later this year. Those are my targets. If I come back before then and manage to play in the home Test series against India -- then fine, so be it. If I don't, I am quite prepared to sit out the summer," Archer wrote in his column for Daily Mail, as reported by ESPNcricinfo.

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Archer said missing a few weeks will help him prolong his career. The England speedster added&nbsp;that he wants to get rid of this injury once and for all. <o:p></o:p>

"The way I am looking at things is that I would rather miss a few weeks of a year so that I have a few more years in my career. I just want to get this injury sorted once and for all and that's why I'm not looking that far ahead or at dates for a return to action. Because if I don't get this right, I won't play any cricket. Period. I am not going to do myself any good by coming back before I'm fully fit, so I will take my time and do what is best for me and my life," he added.<o:p></o:p>

Archer, who had made a comeback for Sussex in the County Championship against Kent, managed only five overs and pulled out after suffering from pain in his right elbow – the same injury that has been bugging the pacer for long.

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"Surgery was always the last option and we wanted to exercise every possible strategy before we went down that route. It was the last thing on the list. It is not always a fix and in four weeks we will find out how things have gone. I must retain faith that this now sorts out the issue for good, although there's always room for another surgery if needs be. At the age of 26, I am still pretty young," said Archer. <o:p></o:p>

"However, my attitude right now is that the less thought I put into things like that, the better. I just want to throw myself into rehab. I remain committed to playing all three formats for England and to winning big series. But it has been quite a while since I bowled completely pain-free," he added. <o:p></o:p>

Archer was earlier ruled out of IPL 2021 following the conclusion of India’s home Test series against England, where the pacer played two Tests and all five T20Is.<o:p></o:p>

England pacer Jofra Archer has successfully undergone elbow surgery and will now not rush to make his comeback with an eye on the ICC T20 World Cup and the Ashes later in the year.

England pacer Jofra Archer has successfully undergone elbow surgery and will now not rush to make his comeback with an eye on the ICC T20 World Cup and the Ashes later in the year. England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Wednesday confirmed that Archer had undergone surgery and will start an “intensive rehabilitation” period with the ECB and Sussex medical teams. Archer has said he is open to returning for the upcoming five-Test series against India but is prepared to sit out the summer to help England achieve their goals in the T20 World Cup and Ashes. "One thing I am determined about the post-elbow operation is not to rush my comeback because my primary focus is to be playing for England in the Twenty20 World Cup and Ashes later this year. Those are my targets. If I come back before then and manage to play in the home Test series against India -- then fine, so be it. If I don't, I am quite prepared to sit out the summer," Archer wrote in his column for Daily Mail, as reported by ESPNcricinfo. ALSO READ: Cricket: Kapil Dev comes up with valuable advise for Rishabh Pant ahead of England tour Archer said missing a few weeks will help him prolong his career. The England speedster added that he wants to get rid of this injury once and for all. "The way I am looking at things is that I would rather miss a few weeks of a year so that I have a few more years in my career. I just want to get this injury sorted once and for all and that's why I'm not looking that far ahead or at dates for a return to action. Because if I don't get this right, I won't play any cricket. Period. I am not going to do myself any good by coming back before I'm fully fit, so I will take my time and do what is best for me and my life," he added. Archer, who had made a comeback for Sussex in the County Championship against Kent, managed only five overs and pulled out after suffering from pain in his right elbow – the same injury that has been bugging the pacer for long. ALSO READ: Cricket: 'Expecting it to be tough' - Henry Nicholls warns New Zealand ahead of WTC final vs India "Surgery was always the last option and we wanted to exercise every possible strategy before we went down that route. It was the last thing on the list. It is not always a fix and in four weeks we will find out how things have gone. I must retain faith that this now sorts out the issue for good, although there's always room for another surgery if needs be. At the age of 26, I am still pretty young," said Archer. "However, my attitude right now is that the less thought I put into things like that, the better. I just want to throw myself into rehab. I remain committed to playing all three formats for England and to winning big series. But it has been quite a while since I bowled completely pain-free," he added. Archer was earlier ruled out of IPL 2021 following the conclusion of India’s home Test series against England, where the pacer played two Tests and all five T20Is.

Cricket: Jofra Archer eyes T20 World Cup and Ashes, says won't 'rush comeback'

Express England speedster Jofra Archer has commenced a period of “intensive rehabilitation” after undergoing elbow surgery. However, Archer will not get to know about a potential comeback date for at least a month.<o:p></o:p>

The England pacer has been in pain in his right elbow for around 18 months and finally went under the knife at the end of last week. He had broken down during his First-Class return for Sussex.<o:p></o:p>

Following an intense period of recovery, overseen by England, Archer’s condition will be reviewed towards the end of June. He has already been ruled out of the Test series against New Zealand and is certain to miss the white-ball series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan.<o:p></o:p>

England would hope to have him fir for the five-Test series against India but the T20 World Cup in October remains a priority.

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A statement from the ECB read: “England and Sussex seam bowler Jofra Archer had surgery to address his long-standing elbow issues on Friday.<o:p></o:p>

“Archer will now commence an intensive rehabilitation period working with the ECB and Sussex medical teams. His progress will be reviewed by his consultant in approximately four weeks’ time at which point further guidance will be provided as to when he can return to bowling. A further update will be given at the time.”

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In Archer’s absence, England will look to Mark Wood, Chris Woakes, Ollie Robinson, Craig Overton, Olly Stone while the duo of James Anderson and Stuart Broad spearhead the devastating pace-attack in the longest format of the game. <o:p></o:p>

England will eye a comeback against India after suffering a series defeat in their away series earlier in the year.<o:p></o:p>

Express England speedster Jofra Archer has commenced a period of “intensive rehabilitation” after undergoing elbow surgery. However, Archer will not get to know about a potential comeback date for at least a month.

Express England speedster Jofra Archer has commenced a period of “intensive rehabilitation” after undergoing elbow surgery. However, Archer will not get to know about a potential comeback date for at least a month. The England pacer has been in pain in his right elbow for around 18 months and finally went under the knife at the end of last week. He had broken down during his First-Class return for Sussex. Following an intense period of recovery, overseen by England, Archer’s condition will be reviewed towards the end of June. He has already been ruled out of the Test series against New Zealand and is certain to miss the white-ball series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan. England would hope to have him fir for the five-Test series against India but the T20 World Cup in October remains a priority. ALSO READ: Cricket: Mehidy Hasan rises to number 2 in ICC Men’s ODI Player Rankings A statement from the ECB read: “England and Sussex seam bowler Jofra Archer had surgery to address his long-standing elbow issues on Friday. “Archer will now commence an intensive rehabilitation period working with the ECB and Sussex medical teams. His progress will be reviewed by his consultant in approximately four weeks’ time at which point further guidance will be provided as to when he can return to bowling. A further update will be given at the time.” ALSO READ: Indian all-rounder Riyan Parag reveals diet routine before professional cricket matches In Archer’s absence, England will look to Mark Wood, Chris Woakes, Ollie Robinson, Craig Overton, Olly Stone while the duo of James Anderson and Stuart Broad spearhead the devastating pace-attack in the longest format of the game. England will eye a comeback against India after suffering a series defeat in their away series earlier in the year.

Cricket: England pacer Jofra Archer commences 'intensive rehabilitation' after elbow surgery

England pacer Jofra Archer on Monday underwent successful surgery on his right hand. A fragment of glass was removed from his middle finger on his right hand during the surgery.&nbsp;

Archer will not start two weeks of rehabilitation and the consultant will review the England pacer before he gets back to training.&nbsp;&nbsp;

A further update on his elbow injury – unrelated to his finger injury – will be provided once he has returned to bowling&nbsp;to access the effectiveness of his recent injection.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Archer suffered a cut to his hand while cleaning a fish tank at his home in January shortly before flying to India for the Test series. The pacer's injury was managed by ECB's medical team during the tour.&nbsp;&nbsp;

However, it is yet unclear whether Archer will be able to take any part in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. While it is confirmed that Archer will miss a couple of weeks of action due to the surgery, he could be back for the later phase of IPL 2021 given how his recovery&nbsp;goes. A call on his availability will be taken later by the ECB.&nbsp;

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Archer is a crucial member of the Rajasthan Royals (RR) squad and his absence comes as a huge blow to the franchise, who would be looking to lift the coveted trophy for the first time since 2008.&nbsp;&nbsp;

With a busy summer approaching England, the team would want to have Archer fully fit for the T20 World Cup and the Ashes.&nbsp;

England pacer Jofra Archer on Monday underwent successful surgery on his right hand. A fragment of glass was removed from his middle finger on his right hand during the surgery.

England pacer Jofra Archer on Monday underwent successful surgery on his right hand. A fragment of glass was removed from his middle finger on his right hand during the surgery. Archer will not start two weeks of rehabilitation and the consultant will review the England pacer before he gets back to training. A further update on his elbow injury – unrelated to his finger injury – will be provided once he has returned to bowling to access the effectiveness of his recent injection. ALSO READ: IPL 2021: Punjab Kings more balanced squad than last season - Wasim Jaffer to WION Archer suffered a cut to his hand while cleaning a fish tank at his home in January shortly before flying to India for the Test series. The pacer's injury was managed by ECB's medical team during the tour. However, it is yet unclear whether Archer will be able to take any part in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. While it is confirmed that Archer will miss a couple of weeks of action due to the surgery, he could be back for the later phase of IPL 2021 given how his recovery goes. A call on his availability will be taken later by the ECB. ALSO READ: Exclusive: 'Waited for this opportunity' - Shahrukh Khan aims to make it big for Punjab Kings in IPL 2021 Archer is a crucial member of the Rajasthan Royals (RR) squad and his absence comes as a huge blow to the franchise, who would be looking to lift the coveted trophy for the first time since 2008. With a busy summer approaching England, the team would want to have Archer fully fit for the T20 World Cup and the Ashes.

England provide injury update on Jofra Archer ahead of IPL 2021