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Archer Back in England Test Squad After Four-Year Absence
ENGLAND, JUN 26 – Jofra Archer has played only one red-ball match since 2021 and faces cautious management to avoid injury recurrence, with experts urging another county game before Test selection.
- England named Jofra Archer in the 15-man Test squad for Edgbaston’s second Test, his first call-up since February 2021 after injury setbacks.
- After playing 18 overs and taking one wicket for Sussex, England selectors considered him fit for the second Test against India, prompting their rapid recall.
- Vaughan on BBC Test Match Special urged caution, saying Archer 'has not played the longer format for four years' and shouldn't be rushed back after one county game.
- The inclusion of Jofra Archer strengthens England’s pace attack for the second Test, while he may face competition for a starting spot after limited match practice.
- Sussex coach Paul Farbrace outlined next steps for Archer, suggesting he should play another four-day match against Warwickshire, with fitness monitored afterward.
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Eng chief Key says Archer can pick up Test career
England supremo Rob Key expects Jofra Archer to slot back into an old routine should "one of the best bowlers in the world" make his long-awaited return to Test cricket next week. The 30-year-old express quick has been included in England's squad for the second Test against India at Edgbaston after an absence from red-ball internationals of more than four years. Archer, hampered by injuries during his career, has played just 13 Tests -- with 42 …
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Jofra Archer has been included in the England squad for the second Test of the summer against India after bowling just 18 overs in red ball cricket for the first time in four years
Jofra Archer will be fit for 2nd and 3rd Test, not sure if he will play both: Rob Key
England pacer Jofra Archer will be available for the second and third Test against India, as ECB’s managing director, Rob Key, confirmed. The ace pacer didn’t feature in the opening Test at Headingley, but has been called up for the second match at Edgbaston. However, given that the third match of the series will be played at the iconic Lord’s, there’s a possibility of England team management holding back Archer for the second Test and playing h…
On getting a place in England's Test team, Jofra Archer said, "Physically everything is fine. I have been playing for the last one year, but now the biggest challenge for me will be to prepare myself mentally for Test cricket."
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