The fast-tracking of the exciting Archer into an already-potent England side gives captain Eoin Morgan a 90mph weapon as he attempts to lead the country to their first World Cup title. "David (Willey) could easily have been in the World Cup squad, he deserved to be in. A good World Cup would also push Archer into contention for the Ashes series later in the summer. England's players assemble in Southampton on Friday ahead of the first of two warm-up fixtures before the World Cup. Their World Cup quest begins against South Africa on May 30.

Source: bd News24 May 21, 2019 20:15 UTC