West Indies players will have "no friendships" with England bowler Jofra Archer in the upcoming Test series, according to Kemar Roach.

England host the Windies in three Test matches behind closed doors next month as international cricket returns following the coronavirus pandemic.

Star bowler Archer was born in Barbados and represented West Indies at Under-19 level before opting to play for England.

He is close friends with Windies duo Shai Hope and Chemar Holder, as well as being a former team-mate of Alzarri Joseph and Preston McSween.

But Roach insists Archer's relationship with many of the squad will have no impact on the cricket that will be played.

The series will be the fast bowler's first Test encounters against his former team, following their Cricket World Cup duel last year.

"Jofra made his decision and he's done a fantastic job for England so far but there will be no friendships during this series," said Roach, who is also from Barbados.

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Treat that skunt like Tony Greig..

In reply to Raggs

Well they should at least be cordial to him. He could take offence and crack one of the batsmen upside their head. Paint especially should bring him breakfast every day.

Archer probably don't give a shit about what West Indies players think of him. I wouldn't be surprised if his focus is just to help England win and maintain a regular spot on their team. West Indies players should not get caught up in revenge but focus on winning the series

Eng's pace attack:

Anderson

Broad

Archer

Wood

Jordan....maybe

CWIs'pace attack:

Roach

Gabriel...maybe

Joseph

J Holder

C Holder

Windies could pull this series off

If Hetmeyer and Bravo were there, they would take the fight to Archer, wood and Broad.

BTW, Archer will not bounce at Jason Holder or Chase.

In reply to TheTrail

Windies top/middle order is brittle. Holder, Chase and Dowrich will have to prop up the batting. Jimbo might lick some shots. England has a beter bating lineup with Root, Stokes and Pope. Our bowling looks pretty good with the two holders, Roach, Gabriel, Joseph and Jimbo. England has a very good bowling lineup with Anderson, broad, Wood and Archer.

England definitely has the edge.

In reply to TheTrail

Wats de point of playing as a fast bowler if u eh go bounce opposition batsmen some of whom have shown a weakness to de shot ball?

De last team dat tried dat no fraternizing wid de enemy got beaten to a pulp. Ask Allan Border

In reply to Maispwi

A wise person started the saying, "You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar".

In the movie The Godfather they said, "Keep your friends close and your enemies even closer."

In reply to voiceofreason

root maybe missing one or two tests because of the birth of his child. That would even things up.

England edge just got dull!

Root won't skip test matches to be in a hospital to watch a baby pop out...Covid -19

Archer going fuck up West Indies,watch out.

Saw some videos with Archer practicing.. man look quick quick, bowling Curran and Pope for fun

Broad and Anderson look in good touch too.. both of them swinging it with ease

WI got a decent bowling attack but our batsmen cant handle England attack.. Kraigg is a walking wicket for the last 2-3 years.. Hopefully Holder and Dowrich save us

In reply to Larr Pullo
Paint should walk witha Canteen of Cou-Cou and Flying fish daily. Leave it in Archer locker early every morning

Roach
Joseph
Holder
DOW
CHASE

If Archer doesn't do well against West Indies he'll be castigated by the Brits for going soft on his buddies.

With that in mind, I think his West Indian mates (ok, former mates) will neutralize any grounds for any such castigation.

HOLA.......Steeeeeewps...dem betta stay close to Harcha because dem gon need him to hask Hingland to declare regularly...
Roly poly bowling and roly poly coaches...ah who de cap fit..
Adios
CB

In reply to Raggs

Hey Big Skunt, see you still at it.

In reply to CaribbeanCricket.com

Ill be feeling like Serena and Venus' father...




naaaahhh....

Beat every ball he bowls!!!

and pepper he if he shows up with the bat too

In reply to powen001

Is there any difference with Reifer playing for Guyana, Gayle playing for St.lucia?
Jofra Archer, Root and Nine others is the opposition.

Word on the streets is that England is scared of Holder's pace. They are all practicing the high back foot defense, in anticipation being made to jump by this scary WI pace battery.

Archer will kill dem skunts......mark my words
And dem will skin dem teet in embarrassment....and admiration

In reply to Narper

Archer done
Cook wrecked a good fast bowler but at least got a maiden ODI World Cup out of him.
Consigned to the outhouse shortly