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England Star Jofra Archer Takes Wicket Off 3rd Ball on Long-Awaited Return to Test Cricket

GREATER LONDON, ENGLAND, JUL 11 – Jofra Archer dismissed India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal within three balls after returning from a four-year injury hiatus, impressing with speeds over 90 mph, officials said.

  • Jofra Archer returned to Test cricket on the second day of the third Test at Lord's and took a wicket with his third ball.
  • Archer had missed more than four years due to recurring right elbow injuries requiring two operations and played last in February 2021.
  • He bowled with consistent pace, breaching 90 mph multiple times, and dismissed India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal caught by Harry Brook at second slip.
  • Archer's first over was the fastest in the series so far and featured a wicket maiden, generating an enthusiastic reaction from teammates and the crowd.
  • His performance highlighted the cutting edge England gained from his return despite a pedestrian pitch and ongoing match attrition.
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Jofra Archer makes instant impact with wicket of Yashasvi Jaiswal

Harry Brook snapped up the catch at second slip.

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The Star Kuala Lumpur broke the news in Malaysia on Friday, July 11, 2025.
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