Overview
- He says he feels in his sharpest rhythm since 2019, returning to Tests days before the series opener in Perth.
- Flagging Jofra Archer as the key challenge, he detailed the threat from Archer’s quick stride through the crease and steep bounce.
- His recall followed a dominant domestic run featuring multiple Sheffield Shield centuries after being dropped post–World Test Championship final.
- He remains uncertain whether he will resume at No. 3 or step up to open with Usman Khawaja, with selection options still in play.
- England arrive with a notably fast attack featuring Archer, Mark Wood, Gus Atkinson, Josh Tongue and Brydon Carse, with the opener staged in Perth rather than Brisbane’s Gabba.