Jofra Archer: The five-match Test series between England and India will start in Headingley on June 20, after which two consecutive Tests will be played in Edgbuston (2-6 July) and Lords (10-14 July). For the upcoming Test series against India, England have announced their team for the first match, which does not include fast bowler Jofra Archer. However, there is a relief news for England that Jofra Archer can be included in the team for the second Test match. Jofra Archer is involved in the race to play in the second Test against India in Edgbaston. This information was given by England national selector Luke Wright. Provided that he proves his fitness in the next 15 days in the face of Sussex vs. Durham in Chester-Li-Industry.

Archer has been struggling with injuries

30 -year -old Archer has not played in any first class match for the last four years. During this time he faced injuries several times, including surgery more than once of his disturbing right elbow and stress fracture in the back. He was selected to return to the red-ball cricket in the second unofficial Test for England Lions against India A this week, but he was out due to a ligament injury in the thumb while fielding in the IPL.

Ready to return

However, now he is close to return. England is moving towards a very important Test cricket season in the next 8 months, including 5 domestic Tests and a foreign Ashes tour against India. In such a situation, the selectors are eager to include them once again in the team. Wright said, ‘Archer is also doing very well. The plan is to play some matches for Sussex’s second team and start loading from there. If everything goes well, it will be available for another test.

The last first class match was played in 2021

Archer last played the first class match against Sussex in May 2021 against Kent, which was before his elbow injury emerged. Earlier, he played the last Test against India in Ahmedabad in February 2021. He has so far taken 42 wickets in 13 Tests at an average of 31.04, which includes six wickets halls twice in 2019 Ashes. Wright further said, ‘As it happens to every fast bowler, he will have to keep moving every day without any shock. But if everything is right and he plays against Durham, he can be available for selection for the second Test.