Jofra Archer was the last one out at training on Monday, strolling on to the Headingley outfield with a plate of food in his hand. Archer was last seen in England kit in Bangladesh 14 months ago and the 29-year-old bowler has not played a home international – in any format – for nearly four years. Four T20s at home against Pakistan, starting here on Wednesday evening, represent England’s only action before their World Cup defence begins against Scotland in Barbados on 4 June.
The fast bowler has not played for England in over a year
Colin Graves’ divisive return as Yorkshire chair was rubber-stamped in February.