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Jofra Archer Returns After 4 Years as England Announce Playing 11 for ENG vs IND 2025 3rd Test

GREATER LONDON, ENGLAND, JUL 8 – James Anderson says Jofra Archer's pace and experience could strengthen England's bowling against India after a heavy loss, urging his inclusion for the Lord's Test starting July 10.

  • England named Jofra Archer in their playing XI for the third Test against India at Lord's starting July 10, 2025.
  • Archer returns after over four years out due to elbow and other injuries that required surgery and delayed his Test comeback.
  • Following England's heavy defeat by India at Edgbaston in their previous match, Jofra Archer is named to replace Josh Tongue as the only alteration to the side, with the series now level at 1-1.
  • England captain Ben Stokes remarked that all players were being evaluated for selection at Lord's, with Jofra Archer's recent county match and training performances persuading the selectors to include him in the squad.
  • Archer's inclusion aims to strengthen England's bowling attack and could impact the series outcome, as the winner may lead 2-1 in the five-match contest.
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Jofra Archer returns to England cricket test team for first time since 2021

Injury-hit pace bowler Jofra Archer will play his first cricket test for England in 4 1/2 years after being selected for the third match of the series against India starting Thursday at Lord's.

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