Jofra Archer joins England squad for 2nd test against India
LONDON: Fast bowler Jofra Archer could play his first test in four years after he was added to England's squad on Thursday.
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Archer joined up for the second test against India next week at Edgbaston. England leads the five-test series 1-0.
The 30-year-old played the last of his 13 tests in February 2021 in India.
Following his right thumb injury during the Indian Premier League, Archer played his first red-ball game in more than four years this week for Sussex in the English County Championship. He took 1-32 in 18 overs in his only bowling innings. He also batted once for 31 runs.
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