US EditionJofra Archer Makes Red-Ball Comeback to Boost Hopes of England Test Team Return
- Jofra Archer, age 30, played his first red-ball match in four years for Sussex in the County Championship at Chester-le-Street.
- Archer's return follows a prolonged absence caused by recurring elbow, back, and thumb injuries that stalled his Test career since February 2021.
- He took one wicket for 28 runs in a 14-over spell, scored 31 runs batting at number 10, and impressed selectors watching closely ahead of England's Test series.
- Ben Stokes emphasized Archer’s strong eagerness to make a return to the England Test team, while Archer himself acknowledged that although his physical condition has improved, overcoming the mental challenges remains a key hurdle.
- If Archer remains fit, he could be selected for England's second Test against India starting July 2, boosting England's bowling attack before the winter Ashes tour of Australia.
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England Test star faces fine for breaking little-known rule in first match back
England’s Jofra Archer faces a fine for breaking a little-known rule in his comeback red-ball match against Durham. After over four years, the lethal fast bowler finally returned to the longest form of the game for Sussex. Archer has been playing white-ball cricket largely untroubled for a while Injuries have ruined Archer’s recent career, and it has been a long road back. But on Monday, June 23, Archer finally bowled in a red-ball game and clai…
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