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Jofra Archer Hits 31 on Red-Ball Return for Sussex

Sussex’s decision to field him against Durham offers a fitness test that could secure him a spot in England’s Test squad for the India series.

Cricket - Third Test - England v West Indies - Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - July 25, 2020 England's Jofra Archer in action, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Martin Rickett/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
Cricket - Third Test - England v Pakistan - Ageas Bowl, Southampton, Britain - August 24, 2020 England's Jofra Archer in action, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Alastair Grant/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
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Jofra Archer IND vs ENG | Image: ECB

Overview

  • Archer made his first red-ball appearance in over four years for Sussex against Durham, contributing 31 runs off 34 balls at Chester-le-Street.
  • The ECB moved to clarify his inclusion in Sussex’s travelling squad after he was initially omitted from the county’s 12-player lineup.
  • He is slated to bowl on Monday as coaches monitor his elbow and back to determine his workload capacity.
  • Selector Luke Wright and captain Ben Stokes have indicated that a strong showing may earn him a place in the second Test at Edgbaston or the third at Lord’s.
  • His successful red-ball comeback represents a key step in strengthening England’s pace attack ahead of the Test series against India beginning July 2.