Winter Watch: Jofra Archer returns in style

In this week’s Winter Watch, read about Jofra Archer and George Garton in the inaugural South Africa T20 League, as well as updates on Tymal Mills and Ravi Bopara as they get underway in the International League T20 in the UAE.

Jof is back with a bang

The inaugural South Africa T20 League (SA20) got underway this week, and it was a huge milestone for Jofra Archer, who hadn’t played for 17 months. And what a return it was.

Playing for the Mumbai Indians Cape Town, Jof took 3-27 from his 4 overs, a spell which included 12 dot balls.

It was a breath-taking return that no doubt brought a huge smile to the faces of Sussex and England fans.

Great to see Garton on the pitch

Last year was probably one of the hardest in George Garton’s career, having been selected for the England ODI squad in 2021, Garton was then hampered by what he thought was long-covid, forcing him to miss the majority of the 2022 season.

However, following a new diagnosis, Garton is now well on his way to full fitness and is back playing on the world stage once again.

After playing in the Abu Dhabi T10 League in November, George is now playing for Joburg Super Kings in the SA20.

Garton’s Joburg Super Kings kicked off their campaign with a 16 run win over Durban’s Super Giants on Wednesday, followed by a loss Paarl Royals this morning, in which Garton took 1-15.

Archer and Garton faceoff tomorrow

Jofra and George will come up against each other tomorrow as MI Cape Town take on the Joburg Super Kings at 3:30pm, live on Sky Sports.

To keep up to date with all their results in the competition, click here.

Tymal and Ravi get underway in International League T20

Fresh from signing a new contract extension with the Sharks, Tymal Mills is now in action in the UAE, where is he set to compete against the Sharks Captain, Ravi Bopara, in the new International League T20.

Ravi will play for the Dubai Capitals in the first match of the tournament today, against the Abu Dhabi Knight Raiders.

Tymal’s tournament begins on Sunday, where he lines up for the Desert Vipers against the Sharjah Warriors, who are coached by new Sussex Head Coach, Paul Farbrace.

You can watch the ILT20 on BT Sports and keep up to date with results here.

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