Pietersen on Jofra Archer's recent injury setback ahead of the Ashes, “... probably end his journey with English cricket”

Kevin Pietersen, a former England cricketer, believes that Jofra Archer’s most recent injury is the final blow to his chances of playing international cricket. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed on Tuesday, May 16 that the pacer suffered a stress fracture to his elbow and would not play in the English summer.

The Mumbai Indians (MI), according to several media reports, have offered Archer a position. The player has reportedly been offered a contract by the team that would only keep him with MI and its sister teams in various T20 leagues around the world. The ECB will need to get MI’s blessing before they can include Archer in their international team.

Jofra Archer is ruled out of the English summer. pic.twitter.com/OOlDZvUHD8

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 16, 2023

Opining that taking the franchise cricket route is the better option for Jofra Archer considering his history with injuries,

“I’m gutted for Jofra. Absolutely gutted. I think this will probably end his journey with English cricket. I know that there are reports around a franchise contract, and that would be the smartest thing for him to do now. Take six months to recover, select a few tournaments to play, and bowl at the speed of light for a few months of the year. He would earn good money and still have a career in the game.” 

Pietersen wrote on his blog for Betway.

“Archer was in England’s plans for the Ashes, but his injury forced them to look at other options. The Ben Stokes-led side are already concerned with recent injuries to James Anderson and Olly Stone during the County Championship. He should now just go and cash in as much as he can in franchise cricket”,

Kevin Pietersen.

Archer is already a member of the Mumbai Indians (MI) team that competes in both the SA20 League and the Indian Premier League. Would it be a good idea for him to completely resolve to establish cricket, he will before long wear the blue tones in the ILT20 as well as the new association situated in the USA, the Significant Association Cricket (MLC).

Kevin Pietersen wrote that Archer is not to blame for the apparent end of his international career:

“I think the longer form of the game has passed him by. I think English cricket has probably passed him by.”

“It’s no fault of his own, he’s just injury prone. As much as he would love to play for England, because I know that’s his dream, it’s probably finished. He should now just go and cash in as much as he can in franchise cricket. But first of all, get himself fit.”

Pietersen continued: