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Archer's Return Delayed as England Name Unchanged Side to Play India in 2nd Test
- England has announced an unchanged eleven, captained by Ben Stokes, for the upcoming Test match against India starting at Edgbaston on July 2, 2025.
- Jofra Archer missed the match due to a family emergency and completed a recent first-class comeback but was still on the sidelines two days before the Test.
- The retained pace attack includes Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, and Josh Tongue, who took seven wickets and bowled well in the series opener at Headingley.
- Woakes stated, "I don't think we can focus too much on Jasprit," and called Archer’s return this week "too much of a risk," highlighting Archer’s uncertain fitness.
- England's decision to maintain the winning lineup suggests prudence in the short term, with Archer expected to rejoin the camp and possibly play at Lord's in the third Test.
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This right-handed fast bowler was not a part of the England team in the first match of this 5-Test series played in Leeds. He was included in the England Test team only last week. But Archer will have to wait to be a part of the playing eleven.
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Archer's return delayed as England name unchanged side to play India in 2nd test
Jofra Archer's test return has been deferred after England named an unchanged side to play India in the second test at Edgbaston starting on Wednesday.
Wait for Jofra Archer Continues as England Announce Unchanged Playing XI for Second Test Against India
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. The Three Lions roared in the opener and raced to a 1-0 lead in the five-match series after gunning down a record-shattering 371-run target in the first Test at Headingley, their second-highest successful chase in the format. Sports News | Wait for Jofra Archer Continues as England Announce Unchanged Playing XI for Second Test Against India.
England name unchanged playing XI for 2nd Test against India, Archer still unavailable
England will be keen to double their lead in Birmingham as they take on India in the second Test, starting Wednesday, July 2. England added Jofra Archer to the squad ahead of the second Test, however, he wasn't part of the playing XI confirmed by the hosts, with less than 48 hours to go.
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The Straits TimesEngland name unchanged team for second test against India
England have named an unchanged team on Monday for the second test against India, set to begin on July 2 at Edgbaston, with fast bowler Jofra Archer remaining sidelined.The England and Wales Cricket Board retained the lineup that secured a five-wicket win at Headingley to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match ser
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