US EditionEngland and India Fight Fatigue as Gripping Test Series Goes to the Wire
GREATER LONDON, ENGLAND, JUL 29 – England captain Stuart Broad prioritizes Jofra Archer's fitness by resting him for the final Test to preserve him for the Ashes series, with Archer claiming nine wickets after his comeback.
- Resting Archer, Stuart Broad called for Gus Atkinson to replace him for the fifth Test at the Kia Oval, emphasizing workload concerns.
- Amid a packed schedule, Broad said England's fast bowlers have faced workload pressures, with Atkinson expected to replace Carse for the fifth Test starting July 31, 2025.
- Amid a gruelling five-Test schedule, Broad said England's fast bowlers have endured heavy wear, with Ben Stokes battling cramp after sending down 140 overs.
- Meanwhile, the squad includes Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton, and Josh Tongue as extra pace options for the final Test, Broad said.
- Looking ahead, Broad warned that pushing Jofra Archer now could jeopardize the Ashes series in Australia, stressing long-term fitness.
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England and India fight fatigue as gripping Test series goes to the wire
England and India head to the Oval for the decisive fifth and final Test of a hard-fought campaign on Thursday, with both teams battling mental and physical fatigue.
Former England pacer Broad suggests resting Archer for 5th Test against India
Archer was in red-hot form, picking a wicket with his third ball and finishing with a match-haul of five wickets in his comeback Test at Lord’s. He played in the just-concluded fourth Test at Manchester as well.
Rest Archer for Fifth Test, Bring in Atkinson: Broad
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