Jofra Archer has revealed how his resolved elbow injury put him in a ‘dark place’ conjointly raised doubts over his career. The 27-year-old, who made his last international appearance in March 2021, has missed a few important fixtures counting the T20 World Cup final year and the all-important Ashes due to his wellness issues. Whereas his return to the field isn’t affirmed however, Archer’s essential center is to stay injury-free for a year.
Things immediately felt different after my second surgery: Jofra Archer
“After my first operation last May, my right elbow felt no different at all. Obviously, I wasn’t going to fully know whether it had been successful until I started bowling, but what I can say is that things immediately felt different after my second one in December,” Archer wrote in his column for The Daily Mail.
“Now, nearly five months down the line, it’s a relief the way things are. At one point, I thought I was going to lose my contract when things weren’t going well, but now I have confidence about what the future holds. Part of that is down to them not rushing me back,” he added. Archer further talked about his state of mind during the tough times.
“Having gone into a dark place last summer after the first op, I can see why when people are not on the good side of situations like this they sometimes have a downward spiral in terms of mental health. It’s natural for anyone to worry about the future in that kind of situation, but not having to chase a contract gave me the time to rest properly,” he added.
