England should play the long game with Jofra Archer and prime him for India's visit next year as well as the 2025/26 Ashes, according to former fast bowler Steve Harmison.
After missing the ODI World Cup, England are once again hoping their premier quick Jofra Archer will be available for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
Make no mistake, the ODI Cricket World Cup remains cricket's most prestigious title despite the 50-over format losing some popularity in recent years.
England's white-ball coach Matthew Mott revealed that Jofra Archer may be the only travelling reserve for the World Cup and would likely only be ready to play at the back end of the tournament.
Jofra Archer joined England's practice session at the Oval on Tuesday, keeping alive prospects of him travelling to next month's World Cup as a reserve.
Jofra Archer has been left "distraught" after yet another injury nightmare saw him ruled out of England's entire Ashes summer with a new stress fracture in his right elbow.