[Cricket] Jofra Archer

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... will be eligible to play for England from January 2019.

Although the ECB article doesn't specifically name him, this does cover his eligibility status.

https://www.ecb.co.uk/news/924224

 

A1X

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There clearly seems to be a will on both sides to get him involved, so let's do it. Perfect tour to blood him on in the Windies early next year too.

 

Eeyore

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I thought he had a fair while longer to wait.

 

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Brighton Lines said:

I thought he had a fair while longer to wait.

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Previously, he did. These new rules have been announced today.

 

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The Large One said:

Previously, he did. These new rules have been announced today.

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Just read it. That'll be a loss for Sussex.

In the meantime the 100 ball competition, for people who can't concentrate for more than 5 minutes, has been given the green light.

 

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Is he English?

 

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bhanutz said:

Is he English?

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His father is English and he has a British passport.

 

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bhanutz said:

Is he English?

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Not born here, but half our best players over last 20 years wouldn't have played for England if that was the case.

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Pevenseagull

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Be interesting to see where, when and for who he plays next year.

 

Pavilionaire

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Great news. If Jimmy retires and Jofra takes his place our already deep batting line-up will get even deeper.

 

Easy 10

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Wasn't he in Game of Thrones ?

 

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is he on the plane to the West Indies.... now he will be.

 

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Ashes and World Cup.
Gotta be worth a fiver on 2019 sports personality of the year

 

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May not make the Test squad for the West Indies, but should be a certain selection for the ODIs and T20s that follow in the West Indies

 

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The Large One said:

His father is English and he has a British passport.

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Whilst he is undoubtedly eligible, and I don't want to disparage his choices, I think it is a shame he doesn't want to represent the Windies. I think they need him more than we do.

 

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Yes Chef said:

Whilst he is undoubtedly eligible, and I don't want to disparage his choices, I think it is a shame he doesn't want to represent the Windies. I think they need him more than we do.

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But he wouldn't be playing for Sussex - unless he was our overseas player.

 

Leekbrookgull

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I believe that the qualification period has been reduced from seven to three years ?

 

Papa Lazarou

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Yes Chef said:

Whilst he is undoubtedly eligible, and I don't want to disparage his choices, I think it is a shame he doesn't want to represent the Windies. I think they need him more than we do.

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Gwylan said:

But he wouldn't be playing for Sussex - unless he was our overseas player.

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The same could be said for Jordan as well - both felt disillusioned by the WI cricket setup, and chose England. But you are right, the decline in WI cricket has been to the detriment of cricket in general.

I blame basketball.

 

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I've still not forgiven him for how he almost destroyed our football club.

 

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Gwylan said:

But he wouldn't be playing for Sussex - unless he was our overseas player.

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Well quite, and presumably he made a choice to enhance his options at county level too. I would like to see a resurgent Windies, but I know that's a bit of a romantic notion.