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NDTV
09-07-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
England Announce Playing XI For 3rd Test Against India, Make Bold Jofra Archer Move
Star pacer Jofra Archer is set to feature in his first Test since 2021 as England included him in their playing XI for the third match against India on a spicy surface at Lord's. The five-match series is locked at 1-1 the moment and heading into the third Test, England are hoping to add some spark into their bowling attack with the long-awaited comeback of Archer, who had been laid low by multiple injuries in recent years. Archer comes in place of Josh Tongue. "England Men have made one change to their XI for the Rothesay Third Test against India at Lord's, starting on Thursday. "Sussex fast bowler Jofra Archer replaces Nottinghamshire's Josh Tongue. It will be Archer's first Test appearance since February 2021, also against India, in Ahmedabad," the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said in a statement on Wednesday. Great to see Jofra Archer back at the Home of Cricket! — Lord's Cricket Ground (@HomeOfCricket) July 9, 2025 Archer has only played white-ball cricket for England since 2021 after elbow and back injuries. The 30-year-old pacer has taken 42 wickets in 13 Tests at an average of 31.04 since making his debut against Australia in 2019. England won the series opener at Leeds before India staged a remarkable comeback to restore parity with a massive victory at Birmingham. England playing XI: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (capt), Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Shoaib Bashir.

The Hindu
09-07-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Archer set for first Test since 2021 as England announce playing XI for Lord's
Star pacer Jofra Archer is set to feature in his first Test since 2021 as England included him in their playing XI for the third match against India on a spicy surface at Lord's. The five-match series is locked 1-1 at the moment and heading into the third Test, England are hoping to add some spark to their bowling attack with the long-awaited comeback of Archer, who had been laid low by multiple injuries in recent years. Also Read | One of the best Indian teams to play in England: Shubman Gill Archer comes in place of Josh Tongue. "England Men have made one change to their XI for the Rothesay Third Test against India at Lord's, starting on Thursday. "Sussex fast bowler Jofra Archer replaces Nottinghamshire's Josh Tongue. It will be Archer's first Test appearance since February 2021, also against India, in Ahmedabad," the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said in a statement on Wednesday. Archer has only played white-ball cricket for England since 2021 after elbow and back injuries. The 30-year-old pacer has taken 42 wickets in 13 Tests at an average of 31.04 since making his debut against Australia in 2019. England won the series opener at Leeds before India staged a remarkable comeback to restore parity with a massive victory at Birmingham. England playing XI: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (capt), Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Shoaib Bashir.

Hindustan Times
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
No Jofra Archer as England name unchanged playing XI for Edgbaston Test against India
Jofra Archer needs to wait for his chance as he has been left out of England's playing XI for the second Test against India at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Ben Stokes and co named an unchanged playing XI for the second Test of the five-match series on Monday. The right-arm speedster was added to England's squad for the second Test last week, and there were indications that Archer would play the contest, but it is not the case. England have named an unchanged playing XI for the second Test against India. Jofra Archer needs to wait for his chance. (REUTERS) Archer did not join England's squad for the training session on Monday due to a family emergency. However, he is expected to link up with the team on Tuesday, on the eve of the second Test. 'England Men's fast bowler Jofra Archer will not be joining the England Test squad for today's training session at Edgbaston, Monday 30 June, due to a family emergency,' the ECB said in an official statement. 'He is expected to rejoin the squad tomorrow, Tuesday, ahead of the Rothesay second Test at Edgbaston, which begins on Wednesday against India,' he added. Also Read: Nasser Hussain questions logic behind Jofra Archer's return vs India for 2nd Test This is the first time in four years that Archer has been included in England's Test squad. The England think-tank got the pacer to play County Championship for Sussex, and after he got some miles behind his legs, he was drafted into the Test squad. Archer last played for England in the ICC Men's Champions Trophy, where the side crashed out of the tournament in the group stage. The pacer has so far played 13 Tests for the Three Lions, claiming 42 wickets at an average of 31. England lead series against India The hosts gained a 1-0 lead in the five-match series after winning the Headingley Test by five wickets. England chased down 371 after Ben Duckett played a knock of 149 in the second innings. Joe Root and Jamie Smith took the hosts over the line after England lost five wickets in quick succession. For India, Jasprit Bumrah went wicketless in the second innings. Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley broke the back of the chase by putting on 188 runs for the opening wicket. India became the first team in the sport's history to lose a Test despite having five individual hundreds. England playing XI for the 2nd Test: Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes ©, Jamie Smith, Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue and Shoaib Bashir.
Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
England Women avoid Pro League relegation
England Women's hockey team avoided relegation from the Pro League with a victory over Germany on the final weekend of the season. A sixth-minute goal from Elizabeth Neal and Sabbie Heesh's save from a penalty stroke with 100 seconds left, was enough to seal the win in Berlin on Saturday, ensuring they would definitely finish above India in the nine-team table. Advertisement Germany won 4-2 in the second game on Sunday to secure their own survival, sealing India's relegation and ensuring England end the campaign in seventh place. England's men were already safe from relegation going to the weekend and also ended the season seventh after losing both games against Belgium. They were comfortably beaten 3-1 in Saturday's first game in Antwerp, with Jacob Payton scoring their only goal. Sunday's game was much closer, with Zachary Wallace, Phil Roper, Will Calnan and Liam Sanford on target in a thrilling 4-4 draw. That sent the game to penalties, but Wallace, Roper and Stuart Rushmere missed their efforts to seal a 3-0 shootout success for the hosts. The Netherlands had already secured top spot in both the men's and women's competition before the final round of matches.


Scotsman
28-06-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Huge summer of women's cricket sees England Women hosting India and the return of The Hundred
Birmingham Phoenix walk out onto the pitch for a match in The Hundred Cricket fans across England and Wales are set for a huge summer of sporting action, starting later this month with a refreshed England Women side, following a whitewash of the West Indies, taking on India in a series destined for unlimited drama. New Head Coach Charlotte Edwards and new Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt will lead their team in three Metro Bank ODIs and five Vitality IT20s across June and July, with the rivalry between the two nations running deeper than ever before as – for the first time – England Men and England Men's Mixed Disability sides will also host India. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Edwards' and Sciver-Brunt's main focus will be taking on an often-dominant India side, with the team looking to bounce back from an underwhelming winter to scale new heights across the next 12 months. New England Women's captain Nat Sciver-Brunt said: "It's always a big series when we play against India, and it's always a massive test. They're one of the best sides in the world and every time we play them there's drama and there's big moments. It's a series that sees us playing at some of the biggest grounds in the country, in front of amazing atmospheres, and for me to lead out the team is a huge honour. We just can't wait to get out there now and get underway." Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The India series promises to bring intrigue, dramatic storylines and a narrative only a film script could write, with world class cricket action happening at the biggest grounds across the country. England Women celebrate following win against the West Indies The two sides will return to Lord's in the Metro Bank ODI series, a first return to the venue that hosted an India win in 2022 and the much-discussed Mankad run-out of Charlie Dean. England Women kicked off their summer with a series of dominant performances against the West Indies. Winning all three of their Vitality IT20 series matches, along with continued success in the Metro Bank ODI series, they await their final showdown at The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton on 7th June before preparing to face India. Come August the focus will switch to The Hundred. Expect another summer of electrifying atmospheres and world class entertainment on and off-pitch as the competition enters its fifth season. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The likes of David Warner, Ellyse Perry, Hayley Matthews, Jos Buttler and Sophie Ecclestone will deliver the star power as the world's best players once again take centre stage to bring the action. Expect entertainment for the whole family, including live music from your next favourite artists through the ongoing partnership with BBC Introducing. Southern Brave and England Women star, Lauren Bell, said: 'Every year we love playing in The Hundred. There's always such a good family feel and it's so amazing to see so many young girls at every ground. I love the music and the entertainment and it's short and sharp - and the standard of cricket is world class. It's one of the highlights of the summer for us and we always look forward to it.' England Women vs India: 28th June – 22nd July One of the biggest rivalries in cricket is then set to reignite this summer, as England host India for a five-match Vitality IT20 and three-match Metro Bank ODI series. The Vitality IT20 series kicks off at Trent Bridge on 28th June, before heading to Seat Unique Stadium Bristol, the Kia Oval, Emirates Old Trafford, and wrapping up under the lights at Edgbaston on 12th July. The Metro Bank ODI series gets underway on 16th July. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad England's stars including Nat Sciver-Brunt, powerful batter Sophia Dunkley and in-form bowler Lauren Bell will be hoping to put on a show to avenge their series defeat in 2022. With an Indian side boasting superstars like Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur and Shafali Verma, it will be a series that promises more edge-of-the-seat drama. Charlotte Edwards and Nat Sciver-Brunt's team will move straight on to the ICC Women's World Cup in India after the summer's entertainment is through, with the small matter of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 around the corner – a World Cup hosted back on home soil, meaning one year for England Women to begin their journey towards competing for the trophy in front of their home fans. The Hundred: 5th August – 31st August The summer concludes with the return of The Hundred, where the best domestic and overseas talent come together to put on a show in a fast-paced 100-ball format. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The tournament kicks off with a London derby between Oval Invincibles and London Spirit on 5th August at Lord's, setting the tone for a month of unmissable, action-packed cricket. Defending champions London Spirit, featuring leg-spinner Sarah Glenn and all-rounder Dani Gibson, will look to retain the crown they won at Lord's last summer, with Northern Superchargers, Welsh Fire, Oval Invincibles, Birmingham Phoenix, Manchester Originals, Trent Rockets and Southern Brave all vying for silverware. The tournament concludes with The Hundred Final at Lord's on Sunday 31st August. With the biggest names in the game, packed stadiums, blockbuster entertainment and high-intensity action, this summer is set to be one of the most exciting in England Women's cricket history. For all fixtures and tickets, visit: