Jofra Archer chose to play international cricket for England and has made a very strong impact in his short career so far. Jofra Archer made his Test debut in the 2019 Ashes and, ever since has played 7 Tests, picking up 30 wickets at an average of 27.4.
It was nice to be supported in the ‘Black Lives Matter’ initiative: Jofra Archer
International cricket was suspended from March 13 due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. But it has returned on July 8 with England taking on West Indies in a three-match Test series, with the first Test being played at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton.
Before the start of play, players from both the teams took the knee in support of the ‘Black Lives Matter’ initiative and also had a logo of the same printed on their collars.
Jofra Archer, being a black player himself, was really impressed by the initiative and believes that racism is something that needs to be dealt with in a more stern manner and that people now are starting to become more aware about it.
There will be no love lost between the two sides as Jofra Archer will be up against the country of his origin and he will be looking forward to creating an impact in the series which would further cement his place in the playing eleven.
West Indies, on the on hand, will be looking to defend the Wisden Trophy that they had won 2-1 when England had toured the Carribean.
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