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The Hindu
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
India tour of England 2025: Jofra Archer should not be rushed back to play second Test, says Vaughan
Injury-prone Jofra Archer should not be rushed back to play in England's second Test against India at Edgbaston despite the pace bowler's recent comeback to red-ball cricket, feels former captain Michael Vaughan. Archer played in his first First-Class match in four years during Sussex's County Championship game against Durham at Chester-le-Street on Sunday and took one wicket for 32 from 18 overs. The 30-year-old has not featured in a Test since 2021. England selector Luke Wright said earlier this month that if Archer comes through the four-day game for Sussex, he could be available for the second Test, which starts on July 2. But, Vaughan feels otherwise, preferring Archer to play another four-day game. 'The good thing is that Jofra is back in the equation—but I'd like to see him play another four-day game,' said Vaughan on BBC Test Match Special. 'He's not played the longer format for four years so why, on the back of one game for Sussex against Durham, would you rush him back? We know the intensity at Test-match level is so different to county cricket. Let him play another four-day game—I would go with the same lineup, as long as the bowlers are fine and there are no niggles.' Archer finished with figures of one for 32 from 18 overs in Durham's first innings, his sole wicket being that of opener Emilio Gay, but Sussex head coach Paul Farbrace also urged England to 'be careful' with the pacer. 'If I was in their (selectors') situation, my honest answer would be that I would save him (Archer) for the third Test match. You have to be careful that he's only bowled 18 overs of red-ball cricket,' Farbrace was quoted as saying in The Guardian. 'Why change the team? They've just won the Test at Headingley. They've set themselves up nicely for the series. I would be definitely sticking with Chris Woakes for Edgbaston because he knows the pitch inside out,' the former England assistant coach said. Farbrace will, however, report that Archer 'looks in great rhythm, he bowled very nicely'. '(But) Rather than playing back-to-back games and then straight into a Test match, probably the best scenario would be to not play in our game but then be ready for the third Test match. But that's their call,' he added. Archer emerged as one of England's most exciting prospects in 2019 when he bowled the decisive Super Over in the home World Cup win, before taking 22 wickets in four Tests in the Ashes series that followed. But since then he has been plagued by injury—an elbow issue that first surfaced in 2020 needed several surgeries and he also had a stress fracture of the back in 2022. As a result, Archer's frequent attempts to return to international cricket have been stop-start. He was expected to play in the white-ball series against West Indies but hurt his thumb while playing in the Indian Premier League.
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Business Standard
3 days ago
- Sport
- Business Standard
Why Archer won't return to England Playing 11 for second Test vs India?
He was once England's golden arm — the man with ice in his veins and fire in his pace. But now, as Jofra Archer inches closer to a long-awaited Test return, caution, not celebration, is the dominant sentiment among cricket's old guard. The 30-year-old speedster made a quiet but significant return to red-ball cricket on Sunday, turning out for Sussex in a County Championship clash against Durham. It was his first first-class appearance in four years. Archer bowled 18 overs, returned 1 for 32, and dismissed opener Emilio Gay. More than the numbers, it was his rhythm that drew attention — and raised questions. Vaughan sounds the alarm: "Why rush him back?" Former England captain Michael Vaughan didn't hold back on 'BBC Test Match Special'. While pleased to see Archer back in the mix, Vaughan strongly opposed fast-tracking him into the second Test against India at Edgbaston, which begins on July 2. "He's not played the longer format for four years, so why, on the back of one game for Sussex against Durham, would you rush him back?" Vaughan asked. He acknowledged Archer's return as a major boost but emphasised the vast difference between county cricket and the rigour of a Test match. His advice was clear: "Let him play another four-day game. I would go with the same line-up, as long as the bowlers are fine and there are no niggles." Farbrace echoes Vaughan: "Be careful with Jofra" Sussex head coach and former England assistant coach Paul Farbrace echoed Vaughan's concerns. Speaking to The Guardian, he too advised restraint, despite being impressed by Archer's bowling in the county fixture. "If I was in their (selectors') situation, my honest answer would be that I would save him for the third Test match. You have to be careful — he's only bowled 18 overs of red-ball cricket," Farbrace said. Though he praised Archer's rhythm and effort — "He bowled very nicely" — Farbrace still favoured sticking with Chris Woakes for the Edgbaston Test, citing the bowler's deep familiarity with the pitch. "Why change the team? They've just won the Test at Headingley. They've set themselves up nicely for the series." A career of sparks and stumbles Archer's meteoric rise in 2019 saw him bowl the unforgettable Super Over in England's World Cup triumph and rattle the Australians with 22 wickets in four Ashes Tests. But the glory was short-lived. A series of debilitating injuries followed — starting with a persistent elbow issue in 2020 that required multiple surgeries, followed by a stress fracture in the back in 2022. Every attempted return has met with a setback. Most recently, he was ruled out of the white-ball series against the West Indies after injuring his thumb during the IPL.
NDTV
3 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
England Instructed Not To Bring Back Star Pacer Jofra Archer For 2nd Test: "Honest Answer..."
Injury-prone Jofra Archer should not be rushed back to play in England's second Test against India at Edgbaston despite the pace bowler's recent comeback to red-ball cricket, feels former captain Michael Vaughan. Archer played in his first first-class match in four years during Sussex's County Championship game against Durham at Chester-le-Street on Sunday and took one wicket for 32 from 18 overs. The 30-year-old has not featured in a Test since 2021. England selector Luke Wright said earlier this month that if Archer comes through the four-day game for Sussex, he could be available for the second Test, which starts on July 2. But, Vaughan feels otherwise, preferring Archer to play another four-day game. "The good thing is that Jofra is back in the equation -- but I'd like to see him play another four-day game," said Vaughan on 'BBC Test Match Special'. "He's not played the longer format for four years so why, on the back of one game for Sussex against Durham, would you rush him back? "We know the intensity at Test-match level is so different to county cricket. Let him play another four-day game - I would go with the same line-up, as long as the bowlers are fine and there are no niggles." Archer finished with figures of 1-32 from 18 overs in Durham's first innings, his sole wicket being that of opener Emilio Gay, but Sussex head coach Paul Farbrace also urged England to "be careful" with the pacer. "If I was in their (selectors') situation, my honest answer would be that I would save him (Archer) for the third Test match. You have to be careful that he's only bowled 18 overs of red-ball cricket," Farbrace was quoted as saying in 'The Guardian'. "Why change the team? They've just won the Test at Headingley. They've set themselves up nicely for the series. "I would be definitely sticking with Chris Woakes for Edgbaston because he knows the pitch inside out," the former England assistant coach said. Farbrace will, however, report that Archer "looks in great rhythm, he bowled very nicely." "(But) Rather than playing back-to-back games and then straight into a Test match, probably the best scenario would be to not play in our game but then be ready for the third Test match. But that's their call," he added. Archer emerged as one of England's most exciting prospects in 2019 when he bowled the decisive super over in the home World Cup win, before taking 22 wickets in four Tests in the Ashes series that followed. But since then he has been plagued by injury -- an elbow issue that first surfaced in 2020 needed several surgeries and he also had a stress fracture of the back in 2022. As a result, Archer's frequent attempts to return to international cricket have been stop-start. He was expected to play in the white-ball series against West Indies but hurt his thumb while playing in the Indian Premier League.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Archer shouldn't be rushed back to play 2nd Test: Vaughan
Injury-prone Jofra Archer should not be rushed back to play in England's second Test against India at Edgbaston despite the pace bowler's recent comeback to red-ball cricket, feels former captain Michael Vaughan. Archer played in his first first-class match in four years during Sussex's County Championship game against Durham at Chester-le-Street on Sunday and took one wicket for 32 from 18 overs. The 30-year-old has not featured in a Test since 2021. England selector Luke Wright said earlier this month that if Archer comes through the four-day game for Sussex, he could be available for the second Test, which starts on July 2. But, Vaughan feels otherwise, preferring Archer to play another four-day game. "The good thing is that Jofra is back in the equation, but I'd like to see him play another four-day game," said Vaughan on 'BBC Test Match Special'. "He's not played the longer format for four years so why, on the back of one game for Sussex against Durham, would you rush him back? "We know the intensity at Test-match level is so different to county cricket. Let him play another four-day game. I would go with the same line-up, as long as the bowlers are fine and there are no niggles." Sussex stint Archer finished with figures of 1-32 from 18 overs in Durham's first innings, his sole wicket being that of opener Emilio Gay, but Sussex head coach Paul Farbrace also urged England to "be careful" with the pacer. "If I was in their (selectors') situation, my honest answer would be that I would save him (Archer) for the third Test match. You have to be careful that he's only bowled 18 overs of red-ball cricket," Farbrace was quoted as saying in TheGuardian. "Why change the team? They've just won the Test at Headingley. They've set themselves up nicely for the series. "I would be definitely sticking with Chris Woakes for Edgbaston because he knows the pitch inside out," the former England assistant coach said. Farbrace will, however, report that Archer "looks in great rhythm, he bowled very nicely." "(But) Rather than playing back-to-back games and then straight into a Test match, probably the best scenario would be to not play in our game but then be ready for the third Test match. But that's their call," he added. Injury plagued career Archer emerged as one of England's most exciting prospects in 2019 when he bowled the decisive super over in the home World Cup win, before taking 22 wickets in four Tests in the Ashes series that followed. But since then he has been plagued by injury -- an elbow issue that first surfaced in 2020 needed several surgeries and he also had a stress fracture of the back in 2022. As a result, Archer's frequent attempts to return to international cricket have been stop-start. He was expected to play in the white-ball series against West Indies but hurt his thumb while playing in the Indian Premier League.
Mint
3 days ago
- Sport
- Mint
Archer should not be rushed back to play second Test against India: Vaughan
London, Jun 26 (PTI) Injury-prone Jofra Archer should not be rushed back to play in England's second Test against India at Edgbaston despite the pace bowler's recent comeback to red-ball cricket, feels former captain Michael Vaughan. Archer played in his first first-class match in four years during Sussex's County Championship game against Durham at Chester-le-Street on Sunday and took one wicket for 32 from 18 overs. The 30-year-old has not featured in a Test since 2021. England selector Luke Wright said earlier this month that if Archer comes through the four-day game for Sussex, he could be available for the second Test, which starts on July 2. But, Vaughan feels otherwise, preferring Archer to play another four-day game. "The good thing is that Jofra is back in the equation -- but I'd like to see him play another four-day game," said Vaughan on 'BBC Test Match Special'. "He's not played the longer format for four years so why, on the back of one game for Sussex against Durham, would you rush him back? "We know the intensity at Test-match level is so different to county cricket. Let him play another four-day game - I would go with the same line-up, as long as the bowlers are fine and there are no niggles." Archer finished with figures of 1-32 from 18 overs in Durham's first innings, his sole wicket being that of opener Emilio Gay, but Sussex head coach Paul Farbrace also urged England to "be careful" with the pacer. "If I was in their (selectors') situation, my honest answer would be that I would save him (Archer) for the third Test match. You have to be careful that he's only bowled 18 overs of red-ball cricket," Farbrace was quoted as saying in 'The Guardian'. "Why change the team? They've just won the Test at Headingley. They've set themselves up nicely for the series. "I would be definitely sticking with Chris Woakes for Edgbaston because he knows the pitch inside out," the former England assistant coach said. Farbrace will, however, report that Archer "looks in great rhythm, he bowled very nicely." "(But) Rather than playing back-to-back games and then straight into a Test match, probably the best scenario would be to not play in our game but then be ready for the third Test match. But that's their call," he added. Archer emerged as one of England's most exciting prospects in 2019 when he bowled the decisive super over in the home World Cup win, before taking 22 wickets in four Tests in the Ashes series that followed. But since then he has been plagued by injury -- an elbow issue that first surfaced in 2020 needed several surgeries and he also had a stress fracture of the back in 2022. As a result, Archer's frequent attempts to return to international cricket have been stop-start. He was expected to play in the white-ball series against West Indies but hurt his thumb while playing in the Indian Premier League.
