Ronald Archer, the younger of the two Archer brothers was an all-rounder unlike his brother who specialised in opening the batting. He was a tall, strong fast medium bowler who always bowled good line and length and was at his most dangerous with the new ball. He had a much longer Test career than his brother (playing in 19 Test matches), touring England twice in 1953 and 1956. He also played against the West Indies, South Africa and Pakistan. An example of his tight bowling came in the 1956 series when he played at Headingley, bowling 50 overs, he conceded only 68 runs, taking 3 wickets. His Cricket career was cut short by injuries to his knee and back in 1959 at the young age of only 25.