When we talk famous about English cricket, Jofra Archer is a name that can not be left out. Jofra Chioke Archer is a Barbadian-born English cricketer born on April 1, 1995, to English father Frank Archer and Bajan mother Joelle Waithe.

His parents split up when he was three. He made his first debut internationally for England in May 2019 as a right-arm fast bowler.

In 2020, Archer was named as one of the Wisden cricketers of the year after making a test debut against Australia later after his international debut.

 

 

Jofra Archer’s Father, Frank Archer

Frank Archer is a proud father of the famous cricket player Jofra Archer. it is through him that Jofra has a British citizenship as he is an Englishman. He is a retired London underground driver at age 55. He has supported his son since began his career pursuit in cricket.

In an interview with ITV News, Frank Archer stated that although his son has been targeted in terms of racism he will rise against the negative influence of racism. Frank also said he predicted that Jofra would become the’ Michael Jordan of cricket’ as by the age of two Jofra was able to pick up a makeshift mini cricket bat.

 

 

Jofra Archer’s Mother Joelle Waithe Archer

Joelle Waithe is the mother of Jofra Archer. She is a Barbados woman who takes great pride in supporting and watching her only son play cricket.

She at one point had to travel 4,000 miles from her home in Barbados to watch her son play and cheer him on in the cricket world cup finals. Joelle, 51 is currently married to Patrick Waithe who actually helped  Jofra develop his love for cricket.