Last updated:
Jofra Archer Injury: England fast bowler Jofra Archer can return to the second Test match against India next month. Archer has not played first class cricket since 2021.
Jofra Archer will return to England team
Highlights
- First Test match between India and England from 20 June
- Jofra Archer is likely to fit by second Test
- Archer played his last Test match four years ago
New Delhi: There is a relief news for the England cricket team, which is struggling with the injury of their fast bowlers. According to the statements, Jofra Archer can return for the team’s second Test match against India next month. Jofra Archer played his last Test four years ago.
This statement on the comeback of Jofra Archer has come from England’s national selector Luke Wright. The second match of the five -Test series between India and England will be held in Edgbuston from July 2 to 6.
The 30 -year -old Archer has not played first class cricket since 2021 due to injury several times and was also not considered for his selection in the team for the first Test in Headingley as he is trying to overcome the fracture in the thumb during the recently ended Indian Premier League.
Wright said, ‘Archer is recovering quite well. The plan for him is to play some first class matches. Be a part of Sussex’s second team and then play for Sussex against Durham during the first Test. If everything goes well, he will play for Sussex and then if everything goes well then it is expected that it will be available for the second Test.
Pace attack became England’s weakness
He also missed the England ODI series against the West Indies between May 29 and June 3 due to a thumb injury. In the absence of Archer and fast bowler Mark Wood, England’s fast bowling department looks somewhat weak in terms of capacity and experience. Wood is away from cricket due to a knee injury in March. Wright said that Wood may be contestants of selection in the second half of the series against India.
Since February 2025, Network 18 served as Deputy News Editor in 18 group. A decade experience in journalism. As a reporter, witness to several national-international events. The beginning of a career with electronic media. Jagran New Media …Read more
Since February 2025, Network 18 served as Deputy News Editor in 18 group. A decade experience in journalism. As a reporter, witness to several national-international events. The beginning of a career with electronic media. Jagran New Media … Read more