England’s coach, Matthew Mott, has affirmed that test captain Ben Stokes and speedster Jofra Archer will be afforded every opportunity to prove their fitness ahead of the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup. Despite Stokes undergoing knee surgery last month and Archer grappling with a string of injuries, Mott is optimistic about their potential contributions to the squad.

“In terms of Jofra, you’ve just got absolute box-office pace, change of pace, bowl any over in the innings. Bowl your Super Over, bowl your last over when they need to. Him on the park is massive, everyone would agree with that,”

Mott expressed, highlighting Archer’s multifaceted skills.

Mott emphasized the significance of Stokes beyond his match-winning abilities, citing his role as a seam bowler in the top six and offering valuable options for team balance.

As England, the defending champions, gear up for the T20 World Cup, they find themselves in a crucial T20 series decider against West Indies later on Thursday. The uncertain fitness status of Stokes and Archer adds an element of suspense to England’s preparations for the prestigious tournament.