Archer hit 12 not out and claimed two for 28 on his first international appearance in 14 months.
England captain Jos Buttler preached patience with Jofra Archer despite an impressive display by the seamer on his long-awaited return to international cricket during their 23-run T20 victory over Pakistan at Edgbaston.
“He’s not just going to be the Jofra of old straight away, but I thought it was a really positive performance.Buttler waited until the fifth over to throw the ball to Archer and the 29-year-old was provided with a reminder of how brutal international cricket can be after Babar Azam hit his second delivery back over his head for four before Fakhar Zaman concluded the over with a ramp shot for six.
Two more one-over spells followed for the Barbados-born fast bowler and he had Imad Wasim caught on the boundary rope by Liam Livingstone to finish with two for 28 on an overall pleasing day for England, with Reece Topley able to claim three wickets while Moeen picked up two scalps. “He comes across like he is quite cool at times but he was definitely nervous. Just amazing to have him back and to get through a game.”England captain Buttler stole the show at the start of the day in Birmingham when he signalled his intent with two fours scorched down the ground of Shaheen Afridi’s second over.
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