Jofra Archer is set to make his Test return for England at Lord’s this Thursday after a four-year absence. Archer replaces Joshua Tongue in the playing XI for the third Test, marking a highly anticipated comeback. The fast bowler last played Test cricket in 2021, with 42 wickets in 13 matches, before injury to his elbow and back sidelined him for over 18 months.
Jofra returns to test cricket
Despite being added to the squad, Gus Atkinson wasn’t selected. Mark Wood, recovering from a knee injury, trained with the team, and is eyeing a return for the fifth Test. Fans eagerly await Archer’s pace at Lord’s once more. Following India’s impressive victory against England in the second Test, Team India is set to make changes in the lineup. Jasprit Bumrah, who was rested for the last match, is likely to rejoin the squad for the third Test.
England’s confirmed XI for 3rd test
Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, and Shoaib Bashir
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