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Jofra Archer

movie Cricketer (Allrounder) cake 1 April 1995 (Saturday) (Bridgetown, Barbados)
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Height

in centimeters- 182 cm in meters- 1.82 m in feet inches- 6’

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Age

30

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Nation

British

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Basic Information

Date of Birth: 1 April 1995 (Saturday)
Birthplace: Bridgetown, Barbados
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Nationality: British
Hometown: Bridgetown, Barbados

Family & Relationships

Marital Status: Unmarried

Education

Schools: Hilda Skeene Primary School, Bridgetown, Barbados Christ Church Foundation School, Barbados
Colleges: Dulwich College, London
Education: Not Known

Lifestyle

Religion: Christianity
Food Habit: Non-vegetarian

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Some Lesser Known Facts About Jofra Archer

  • Does Jofra Archer smoke?: Not Known
  • Does Jofra Archer drink alcohol?: Yes

    Jofra Archer Holding a Glass of Whiskey
    Jofra Archer Holding a Glass of Whiskey
  • Jofra Archer is a Barbados-born English cricketer who made his international debut for England in May 2019 and went on to be a part of the England squad that won the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup.
  • His father is from England and mother is from Barbados.
  • Since his childhood, Jofra was passionate about cricket and also represented his school in various championships.

    Jofra Archer During His School Days
    Jofra Archer During His School Days
  • Jofra has also been a Long Jump athlete and showed his skills in the sport during his school days.

    Jofra Archer Long Jump
    Jofra Archer Long Jump
  • Before becoming a part of the English Cricket, Archer had played for West Indies Under-19 in 2013. However, a back injury led him out of the Barbados system.

    Jofra Archer Playing For West Indies
    Jofra Archer Playing For West Indies
  • Initially, his inclusion in England’s 2019 World Cup squad became subject of much speculation but changes to the ECB’s qualification rules led to him becoming eligible after three years of residency; rather than the expected seven.
  • After watching his good performance during the net practice in Barbados, the Barbadian-English cricketer, Chris Jordan, recommended him to play for Sussex.
  • After making his debut in first class for Sussex during Pakistan’s tour of England in July 2016; Archer was bought by the Rajasthan Royals in the 2018 IPL auction for £800,000.

    Jofra Archer IPL
    Jofra Archer IPL
  • In the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup finals, Archer bowled the super over, which decided the fate of England to lift the World Cup Trophy.

    Jofra Archer After His Super Over Haul in the 2019 World Cup Final
    Jofra Archer After His Super Over Haul in the 2019 World Cup Final
  • Although he bowls and bats with his right hand, he writes with his left hand.

    Jofra Archer Writing With His Left Hand
    Jofra Archer Writing With His Left Hand
  • Apart from being a terrific bowler, Jofra is equally good at batting and fielding.
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  • In his spare time, Jofra loves to play with his pet dogs.

    Jofra Archer Playing With His Pet Dogs
    Jofra Archer Playing With His Pet Dogs
  • In August 2019, during the second Ashes Test at Lord’s, Steve Smith collapsed to the ground after being hit in the neck by a ball from Jofra Archer. Smith was on 80 when he was hit on the neck by test debutant Archer; it was a 90 miles per hour delivery. Jofra did attract some criticism on social media for his behaviour after the incident as he walked away and didn’t check on Smith.

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