Jofra Archer will make his long-awaited Test comeback at Lord’s this week – four and a half years on from his last appearance.
With several injury problems finally behind him, Archer has been named in England’s XI for the third Test against India.
Lord’s holds happy memories for the 30-year-old, who delivered the World Cup-winning super over at the home of cricket in 2019 and returned later that summer to produce an electrifying Test debut against Australia.
He rejoins an attack in need of a cutting edge, with India’s batters piling on big runs in the first two Tests. The tourists have scored seven centuries, led by skipper Shubman Gill’s remarkable tally of 585 runs in four innings.
Tongue drops out despite being the top wicket-taker in the series with 11, but Brydon Carse and Chris Woakes have both been retained.
