Jofra Archer, who last played a Test against Pakistan in February 2021, has recently made a comeback to competitive cricket in the County Championship. He picked up a wicket for 32 runs in 18 overs for Sussex.

England have thrust Jofra Archer straight into their squad for Wednesday’s second Test against India at Edgbaston, despite the Sussex coach’s belief that he needs more time in county cricket.

Fast bowler Jofra Archer has been added to England's squad for the second test against India starting on July 2 at Edgbaston, the country's cricket board (ECB) said on Thursday. The 30-year-old returns to England's test set-up for the first time since the 2021 tour of India,