'World class' Archer will excite for England, says Kohli


  • Cricket
  • Thursday, 23 May 2019

FILE PHOTO: Cricket - First One Day International - England v Pakistan - Kia Oval, London, Britain - May 8, 2019 England's Jofra Archer celebrates taking the wicket of Pakistan's Fakhar Zaman Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs/File Photo

LONDON (Reuters) - India captain Virat Kohli said "world class" England fast bowler Jofra Archer can be the X factor that gives the Cricket World Cup hosts an additional edge in the tournament.

Archer, born in Barbados and who represented West Indies at youth level, was named in England's 15-man squad on Tuesday, despite only having made his one-day international debut around three weeks ago.

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