Fast bowler Jofra Archer has been included in the England squad for the second Test against India, set to be played at Edgbaston. This marks Archer’s return to Test cricket after a lengthy absence since February 2021. The 30-year-old is poised to make his mark in the red-ball format once again.
Archer recently played a red-ball match, his first since 2021, which ended in a draw against Durham in Chester-le-Street.
The England Cricket Board confirmed Archer’s selection through social media.
Archer was previously sidelined from England’s ODI series against the West Indies due to a thumb injury sustained while playing for Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League.
England men’s Test Squad: Ben Stokes (C), Jofra Archer, Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Sam Cook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue, Chris Woakes.