US EditionJofra Archer Could Return for Second Test Against India: England National Selector Wright
- Jofra Archer, England’s pace bowler, is expected to make a Test return in the second match against India at Edgbaston starting July 2, 2025.
- Archer has been sidelined from Test cricket for more than four years due to injuries, including a broken thumb sustained during the IPL, which prevented him from being included in England’s squad for the opening Test at Headingley starting June 20.
- To regain fitness and red-ball form, Archer is scheduled to play for Sussex's second XI in a County Championship match against Durham beginning June 22, as England’s pace attack faces injuries like Gus Atkinson’s hamstring strain.
- England selector Luke Wright said Archer is "tracking along really well" but must avoid setbacks and "keep ticking things off everyday," with availability for the second Test dependent on his performance against Durham.
- Archer’s potential return would boost England’s bowling options in a five-match India series, especially as other pacers Mark Wood and Olly Stone remain doubtful or likely to miss most matches.
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Jofra Archer in contention to play Edgbaston Test against India, confirms selector Luke Wright
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Jofra Archer in contention for England's second Test vs India with Mark Wood on longer road to recovery
Jofra Archer has been out with a thumb injury but is targeting a return for Englands second Test against India; Mark Wood could potentially return in Test four or five as he continues his recovery from a knee injury he suffered back in March
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