JOFRA ARCHER showed the world he was back with the ‘sixiest’ of performances as England blew South Africa away.
The paceman took 6-40, his best international figures in any format, as the tourists ended a five-match losing streak with a 59-run win.
It is what Archer and England have waited so long for – what the surgeries, physio work and gym sessions have been all about.
Topping 90mph with great skill and accuracy, he was the stuff of nightmares for South Africa as darkness fell, ripping the heart out of the batting as they chased 347.
And when Heinrich Klaasen threatened to steal the game away with a brutal 80 in 62 balls, it was Archer who struck.
Esta historia es de la edición February 02, 2023 de Daily Express.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor ? Conectar
Esta historia es de la edición February 02, 2023 de Daily Express.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor? Conectar
Antony backed to hit top gear again
RUBEN AMORIM wants to rediscover the old Ajax Antony by boosting the Brazilian's fragile confidence - if the winger is prepared to keep working \"really hard\".
Movie magic is on its way...
THE most anticipated films of 2025 are all blockbuster franchises topped by Mission: Impossible, Jurassic World and Avatar.
Explosions lit up the horizon, glowing red as dawn broke
RUSSIAN missiles litter Kyiv's holiday streets with balls of fire. The city was still dark and its inhabitants counting the days til Christmas when a barrage of ballistic missiles shattered the morning silence.
Astronaut over the moon with Rudolph
SUNI Williams sleighs when it comes to making a reindeer during her unplanned Christmas in space.
Teen tasered while playing tag wins £130k police payout
A TEENAGE boy who was seriously injured when police Tasered him as he played tag with friends has won more than £130,000 in damages.
I hope I managed to bring Automatic you some sunshine and light'
ZOE Ball signed off her final BBC Radio 2 breakfast show by saying she hopes she gave listeners a lift when they most needed it.
Oh baby...Joss's joy at pregnancy
SINGER Joss Stone said that being \"shocked was an understatement\" as she announced her third pregnancy, weeks after adopting a son.
Furious pharmacists blast Streeting
WES Streeting is facing a backlash from \"outraged\" pharmacists over delays to contract negotiations.
Royal 100th birthday wishes are Icing on the cake at surprise party for D-Day hero
HERO soldier Mervyn Kersh toasted his 100th birthday at a glittering surprise party held by royal appointment yesterday.
Mosley 'most likely died of heatstroke'
Coroner's open verdict on T'V doctor’s Greek island death
