Ahmedabad: While England’s Test team has had to battle non-availability of players in the just-concluded Test series against India, they don’t have any such worries for the T20 International series that begins on Friday here at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera.
Their ace fast bowler Jofra Archer too returns to the side after concerns over his elbow.
“Everyone is fit to play and Jofra Archer is available for the series opener,” said England captain Eoin Morgan who though refused to mention the playing eleven.
“We are very fortunate to have a full-strength squad here with an eye on the (T20) World Cup. It is an opportunity to try and replicate teams and roles within the side that we might like to iron out before the World Cup and given that it is our only opportunity to get a full squad together.”
Asked if Archer’s elbow injury will affect his long-term Test career, Morgan said, “Can’t give you an accurate picture. But he has an ambition to play Test cricket for as long as he can.”
“He is a huge asset. He is a guy who can bowl in three parts of the game and be threatening when he comes on. He has express pace. He can bowl cutters and variations and has a very good yorker. He is a huge asset in any form of the game,” added Morgan.
