Jofra Archer
Cricketer; ICC Cricket World Cup winner
Born
April 1st, 1995
30 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United Kingdom
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Born in Barbados, played international cricket for England. Made Test debut in 2019 and contributed significantly to England's victory in the ICC Cricket World Cup in the same year. Renowned for fast bowling and effective performance in T20 leagues worldwide. Also played for Sussex County Cricket Club in domestic competitions.
Helped England win the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
Debuted in Test cricket for England in 2019
Played in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for Rajasthan Royals
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