ENGLAND are ready to include Jofra Archer in their T20 World Cup squad, with the seamer closing in on his comeback after a year recovering from his latest injury problems.

Archer has not played competitive cricket since last May due to a recurrence of a stress fracture in his troublesome right elbow, but he has been earmarked to spearhead the England attack in a title defence co-hosted by his native West Indies.

The England and Wales Cricket Board is approaching Archer’s return with caution after multiple breakdowns over the past four years and has already ruled him out of the Test arena until 2025 at the earliest, but it hopes the less demanding 20-over format allows him to relocate his full form and fitness.