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Jofra Archer admits he feared career was over in "dark place" as he prepares for return

Jofra Archer has opened up about his recent injury struggles, with the England quick revealing he was left in a "dark place" and wondered if he was ever "going to play cricket again".

Archer has not played for England since March last year after struggling with a long-term elbow problem, having been forced to undergo multiple operations in a bid to fix the injury. After the first operation, Archer was forced to abort a comeback after the injury flared up, with the 27-year-old playing just three games for county side Sussex before being sidelined once again.

He underwent a second operation in December and has gradually stepped up his recovery, training alongside his England teammates during their recent Test series against the West Indies. However, having been out of action for so long, Archer has admitted there were times when he felt his career could be over.

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