Fast-tracked Archer targets England backup role for World Cup

FILE PHOTO: Cricket - T20 Blast Finals Day - Edgbaston, Birmingham, Britain - September 15, 2018 Sussex Sharks' Jofra Archer is run out from the last ball of the innings Action Images/Andrew Boyers/File Photo

(Reuters) - Jofra Archer did not find a place in England's preliminary World Cup squad but the uncapped all-rounder is determined to impress in the one-day series against Pakistan and break into the final team in case there is an injury in the 15-man side.

Archer was omitted from the preliminary World Cup squad on Wednesday but got his maiden England call-up for the warm-up games against Pakistan and Ireland next month. Injury replacements for the showpiece event can be named until May 23.