England Captain Ben Stokes sent a warning to India, saying that after his return the test there will be no fixed plans for Jofr Archer and Pacer will not be limited to only short explosions. Archer returns to the test format after four years when he replaces Josha’s language In the line -up for the third match of the series against India.
Archer was included in the Edgbaston test team, but was not included when he returned to full condition. Stokes at a press conference before the match on Wednesday 9th July said that at the moment it is possible to make a call to spells Pacer, like any other pitch. Captain England said that Archer will not be limited to only four or five spells.
“This will be a call made at the moment like anyone with anyone. If someone looks dangerous, you can give them another or two.
Stokes said it was an exciting moment for English cricket fans and Pacer and it has been a long time. England Captain also appreciated Archer for the way in which injuries were treated.
“It’s really exciting. I think it’s great for English fans, but also for Jofra. It’s been a long time for him.
Stokes said that Archer would be proud of how he bounced off after two main injuries to return to his side.
“It was exciting that I had him back to the team and in rivalry last week, but now that we can say that there is 11 in the game, it is very exciting for the group, but I also think it is a pretty great day and I think Jofra will be quite proud to get here after two quite big injuries,” Stokes said.
Archer last played the test in February 2021, by the way against India. However, it was not added to Gus Atkinson, who was added in Edgbaston, a place for Gus Atkinson. So far, Archer played 13 tests in his career and raised 42 goals on average 31.04.
England plays XI for Lord’s test
Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (C), Jamie Smith (WK), Chris Woakes, Brydon Cars, Jofra Archer and Shoaib Bashir.
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Published on:
9 July 2025
