Jofra Archer awarded increment contract by ECB

Sussex's Jofra Archer has been awarded an increment contract by the ECB following the pivotal role he played in England's stunning World Cup triumph. 

Increment contracts are for players who would be expected to play regularly in the England ODI and/or T20 teams, but who are not well-established in the Test team. The ECB pays the player a salary alongside their county deal and have a say in the amount of cricket they play for their club.

No Englishman has ever taken more wickets at a single World Cup than Archer's haul of 20, and the 24-year-old also bowled the decisive super over in Sunday's final to help his side seal an unforgettable victory.  

Archer will now have a short break to rest a left side strain, and was therefore not considered for England's Test squad to face Ireland at Lord's on Wednesday 24 July. 

He will be considered by the ECB for selection during the Specsavers Ashes Test Series.