England’s Archer takes Bangladesh’s Sarkar to the cleaners | Ali Martin


Jofra Archer tears into Bangladesh openers – notably with a fierce delivery that trims the off-bail of Soumya Sarkar

It was a good day to hang up the washing in Cardiff. After 48 hours of miserable weather in the Welsh capital the sun was finally out, while a strong wind blew in from south-west that would have your smalls dry in no time.

At Sophia Gardens – or the Cardiff Wales Stadium as it is being called during this World Cup – these conditions played very much in the favour of those charging in from the Cathedral Road End, most notably England’s shiny new toy, Jofra Archer.

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