The former English stimulator Stuart Broad urged Jofra Archer to rest for the fifth and last test against India in Kia Ooval, which warns that a rapid pitch susceptible to injury should not be pushed too hard after leaving back. Broad believes that Gus Atkinson, who still has to appear in the series, should be a nod for the referee, led by England 2-1.
In the third match at Lord’s, Archer made a highly anticipated return to cricket testing and picked up five goals in both shifts. He performed again in the fourth test in Manchester, where India introduced a durable return Last day to earn a draw. SHUBMAN GILL (103), Ravindra Jadeja (107 No Out), and Washington Sundar (101 No out) hit the century when India detonated the last day after their second shifts started 311.
The result means that India can still balance the series in an oval test, but with ashes in Australia only four months away, Broad warned against reworking Archer, who has a lengthy history of injuries, especially with elbow and back. “We can’t have Archer for four years, bring him back, and then disappear into the ground and not see him for another four years.”
Instead, Broad supports Atkinson to become a brand. “I think Gus Atkinson has to play. I know he had no work stress, but we have to see him. He hasn’t really been questioned against the opposition of the highest level in the test cricket,” Broad said.
Broad also raised concerns about the physical toll, which the series took over to English fast pitchers. “(Brydon) CARSE looked in the fourth test.
Josh’s language, who had been in the series earlier, and quickly fed Jamie Overton-remembered for the first time since his debut in 2022, they were also part of the 15-man group for an oval test. With Captain Ben Stokes fighting hamster and other smaller niggly, the bowling options in England could be under increased control of the referee.
While the temptation to go out for the victory of the series is high, wide emphasized that managing Archer’s return with caution is essential. “It’s a big test, but also ash.
The fifth test starts on Thursday in Kia oval.
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Published:
Saurabh Kumar
Published on:
28th July 2025
