England cricket star Jofra Archer enjoys boat cruise with West Indies legend Chris Gayle in Barbados

England star Jofra Archer has been pictured hanging out with legendary West Indian cricketer Chris Gayle in Barbados. 

Archer, 26, is currently sidelined with the elbow injury that has limited his participation for the last couple of years. 

And while his team-mates face West Indies in the Test series, Archer continues his recovery from the stress fracture keeping him out of the game.

Jofra Archer (pictured) enjoyed a boat cruise with Chris Gayle and Co in Barbados

Archer was seen enjoying the pristine water on a pleasant day in the Caribbean 

Gayle (left), a destructive batsman, hinted at retirement from international cricket last year 

On Saturday, Archer ejoyed a boat cruise with Gayle and friends, including other West Indies players such as Fidel Edwards and Sulieman Benn. 

Archer and Co were seen sunning themselves, eating and drinking on the boat and also taking a dip in the water. 

On a slightly overcast day in the Caribbean, the England fast bowler was in good company and fans will no doubt be looking forward to seeing him back in action.  

The England Test side are playing West Indies at the moment and the first two matches have resulted in draws. 

Archer shot to prominance for England in the ODI World Cup win in 2019 and impressed in the Ashes in the same year. 

Archer took to the water on a board during the excursion on Saturday afternoon

The group were pictured enjoying themselves on a day out in Barbados at the weekend

But injury has since blighted his career and he underwent a second surgery on his elbow at the end of last year. 

He has not played for England in any format of the game since the T20 series against India last March. The fast bowler is likely to be eased back into competitive cricket and he is expected to play in The Hundred this summer. 

England badly need the paceman back and firing as they prepare for the next chapter for the Test team having left Jimmy Anderson and Stuard Broad at home for the West Indies series with one eye on the future. 

Archer’s friend Gayle, also known as ‘Universe Boss’, now 42, hinted at retirement at the end of last year but then said he wanted to play in another World Cup. 

He is one of the most destructive opening batsmen of all time, regarded by some as the greatest ever in T20.  

Archer had his latest operation last year and is hoping to return to action this summer

Gayle, 42, has enjoyed a stellar career as one of the most feared batsmen of all time