Barbados born Jofra Archer plays for England. You would have heard his name recently in the cricket world. His bouncer has injured the Australian player Steve Smith who didn’t play the next innings due to concussion. The fastest bowler in England Team has impressed everyone in a short period.
He had a big contribution in the latest World Cup victory of England. Archer was the highest wicket-taker in that tournament for England. His bowling in the Super Over against New Zealand in the World Cup 2019 final will be remembered in England cricket history.
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The bowling all-rounder’s Test debut in Ashes 2019 has given him more fame. His fast and furious bowling has caught the eye of everyone. In the third Test match, he took 8 wickets which included a six-wicket haul.
England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has decided to increase the pay for the fast bowler. As per reports in The Times, Archer will be awarded a central contract by the ECB worth around one million pounds. He will receive his new contract in October.
The pay will increase in Test contract from 475,000 pounds to 650,000 pounds and white-ball contracts from 170,000 pounds to 250,000 pounds. He will become one of the most well-paid cricketers of England.
Jofra Archer impressive performance in Ashes
Archer is currently playing in Ashes 2019 where both the teams are in equal with 1-1. England won the last Test match. It was an unexpected win by England because of the effort of Ben Stokes.
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Jofra Archer has played for West Indies in domestic cricket but didn’t get the place in the senior team. Disappointed bowler came to England where he was given his place. He at once influenced everyone and has made debut in every format. His performance is praiseworthy. He is being considered as the future star of the England cricket team. West Indies has missed a gem.