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Jofra Archer Set for First-Class Return with Sussex Ahead of Possible England Test Comeback

He will use the Durham fixture to prove his fitness, a performance that could determine his selection for England’s second Test at Edgbaston on July 2.

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
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Jofra Archer IND vs ENG | Image: ECB
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Overview

  • Archer has been included in Sussex’s travelling squad for the County Championship match against Durham beginning June 22, marking his first red-ball appearance in over four years.
  • After initial omission from Sussex’s published 12-man squad, the ECB confirmed Archer’s availability for the Chester-le-Street clash.
  • A successful, injury-free outing could fast-track Archer into England’s squad for the second Test against India at Edgbaston.
  • Archer has not played Test cricket since February 2021 due to recurring stress fractures in his elbow and back and has featured exclusively in white-ball formats since.
  • England’s bowling attack struggled in the opening Test in Leeds, where India scored 471 runs, highlighting the need for Archer’s return.