Jofra Archer to miss 1st ODI against NZ: Here's why
What's the story
England's star fast bowler Jofra Archer will not feature in the first ODI against New Zealand at Mount Maunganui on October 26. The decision is part of England's strategy to manage his workload ahead of the upcoming Ashes series. Archer made a stunning return to Test cricket this summer after being out for over four years due to injury. Here are further details.
Strategic planning
Archer's T20I workload management
Archer is already out of England's ongoing T20I series against New Zealand. He will reach the country on Thursday with other fast bowlers Mark Wood and Josh Tongue. This is part of their conditioning process ahead of the Perth Test against Australia, starting November 21. Despite only scheduling one warm-up match before the Ashes, England have managed their fast bowlers' preparations.
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Return to Mount Maunganui
Archer's absence from the first ODI at Mount Maunganui means he won't be returning to the venue where his injury problems began, 2019. It was the 1st Test won by New Zealand (by an innings and 65 runs).
Archer
A look at his ODI numbers
Despite being in and out due to injuries, Archer has been England's key pacer across formats. He played a crucial role in England's victorious 2019 ICC ODI World Cup campaign. He bowled the title-clinching Super Over. In 34 ODIs, the express pacer has accounted for 62 wickets at a remarkable average of 24.33. His career-best ODI figures are 6/40.