The biggest obstacle for Archer is that he's played for West Indies U19s, otherwise he wouldn't be subject to the same qualification period I believe.
Surprised Amla was overlooked. He was quite sensational last term.
I think it's even more apparent now that being the best in the world doesn't even guarantee you to be picked in the IPL. It all comes down to your T20 skills and form, not your test rankings.
Nope it is the ECB 7 year ruling. It is three years for all other sports and could be for Archer in cricket. But it isn't. I worry he will become the next Graeme Hick.
Interesting you say that other sports is 3 years as I had seen a conversation between Luke Wright and people on twitter and when questioned about Archer he said 3 years. Maybe they are pushing for it to be changed?