England’s squad for the second Test against India at Edgbaston has been bolstered by the inclusion of Jofra Archer. The fast bowler is set to play his first Test match since February 2021. The 30-year-old is ready to make a significant impact in the red-ball game.
Archer played his first red-ball game this week since 2021, ending in a draw against Durham in Chester-le-Street.
The England Cricket Board also confirmed Archer’s return via their social media channels.
Archer was previously ruled out of England’s ODI series against the West Indies due to a thumb injury he suffered while representing 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.