Star England Pacer Absent From Training Session at Edgbaston Due to Family Emergency Ahead of ENG vs IND 2025 2nd Test: Reports
- Jofra Archer missed training due to a family emergency ahead of England's second Test against India, as confirmed by the ECB.
- England named an unchanged team for the match despite Archer's absence, aiming to extend their 1-0 lead in the series.
- Chris Woakes expressed excitement about Archer's potential return, stating, 'His best is probably still ahead of him.'
- India may also be without their key player, Jasprit Bumrah, for the second Test against England.
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England cricket star forced to miss training due to 'family emergency' ahead of India Test match
Jofra Archer missed England's training session at Edgbaston on Monday due to a family emergency, delaying his potential Test comeback after four years away from the format

Same again for England as Jofra Archer misses training due to family emergency
The 30-year-old pace bowler is expected to rejoin the squad on Tuesday in preparation for the second Test.
Jofra Archer misses out as England name unchanged XI for 2nd Test at Edgbaston
England have named an unchanged playing XI for the second Test against India at Edgbaston, sticking with the team that won in Leeds. Jofra Archer missed out despite being included in the squad ahead of the second Test.
England make Jofra Archer recall decision for India test as team-mate speaks out - The Mirror
England face India in the second Test at Edgbaston later this week and will do so without fast bowler Jofra Archer, with his four-year absence set to extend a little further
India Vs England, 2nd Test: Hosts Field Unchanged Playing XI; Jofra Archer Not Included
India Vs England, 2nd Test: Despite much anticipation around Jofra Archer’s comeback, the pacer was not included in the starting lineup, with the pace trio of Josh Tongue, Brydon Carse, and Chris Woakes set to continue leading the attack
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