England cricketer Liam Plunkett thought that England team would be a “better” with Jofra Archer included in the World Cup squad as he has been performing pretty well in the recently concluded matches-be it international or T20 leagues like Indian Premier League (IPL). However, the Pakistan series will be crucial for him as this could be the game changer for him and he could be included in the squad. He took one wicket while conceding just six runs in four overs before the game abandoned due to rain.

“He’s obviously a class act,” Liam Plunkett, England bowler told the reporters. “He showed today, he’s rocked up and bowled really nicely with pace and smashed the right good areas, picked up a wicket in the first few overs, beating the left-hander (Imam) on the outside edge,” he added.

“It looks easy for him, he ambles in and bowls 93 mph, he makes it look effortless,” he further added. “With him in your squad, you’re going to be a better team. Whoever performs best should be in the squad. If it wasn’t Jofra, someone else would be knocking on the door… If they come in and bowl well, they deserve to be there.”

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On Tuesday, former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff also said “anyone” should be dropped to include Jofra Archer in the World Cup squad.

“I still don’t feel at my best,” said Plunkett. “I feel I can be better, but if I’m still picking wickets up I’m happy with that. You don’t want the rain, you don’t want it (to) come, but all you can do when (you) get a chance again is be your own selector and perform,” said Plunkett. “That’s what ‘Dizzy’ (Gillespie) used to say, ‘be your own selector’. If you’re picking up wickets that’s what you’ll do.”

England will start their World cup campaign against South Africa at Kennington Oval, London.