England pacer Jofra Archer's wait to return to Test cricket after more than four years continues as the bowler had to miss the practice sessions due to a family emergency. His availability for the rest of the series is also doubtful, TOI reported.
England men's director of cricket, Rob Key, had hinted at the prospect of Archer taking his run-up to make early inroads in the second Test. However, the Ben Stokes-led side will be Archer-less as they look to take a firm grip on the series.
Apart from Archer, Jacob Bethell continues to sit on the sidelines patiently waiting for an opportunity to come his way. Ollie Pope's blistering 106 and Zak Crawley's composed 65 have made it hard for the youngster to make his way back into the XI.
England have named an unchanged playing 11 for the second Test against India at Edgbaston, in Birmingham starting on Wednesday. The side, led by Ben Stokes, sees no major surprises after their thrilling win in the series opener at Headingley.
Archer’s comeback was anticipated ahead of the second Test. Having not played a Test since February 2021 due to persistent elbow injuries and a back stress fracture, his inclusion in the squad came as a surprise.
He played a First Class match for Sussex in the County season for the first time in four years. The pacer, in his 18 over, showcased glimpses of his old rhythm and raw pace, sparking renewed optimism among fans and selectors alike.
England playing XI
Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir.
England men's director of cricket, Rob Key, had hinted at the prospect of Archer taking his run-up to make early inroads in the second Test. However, the Ben Stokes-led side will be Archer-less as they look to take a firm grip on the series.
Apart from Archer, Jacob Bethell continues to sit on the sidelines patiently waiting for an opportunity to come his way. Ollie Pope's blistering 106 and Zak Crawley's composed 65 have made it hard for the youngster to make his way back into the XI.
England have named an unchanged playing 11 for the second Test against India at Edgbaston, in Birmingham starting on Wednesday. The side, led by Ben Stokes, sees no major surprises after their thrilling win in the series opener at Headingley.
Archer’s comeback was anticipated ahead of the second Test. Having not played a Test since February 2021 due to persistent elbow injuries and a back stress fracture, his inclusion in the squad came as a surprise.
He played a First Class match for Sussex in the County season for the first time in four years. The pacer, in his 18 over, showcased glimpses of his old rhythm and raw pace, sparking renewed optimism among fans and selectors alike.
England playing XI
Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir.
You may also like
Indore Crime Roundup: Drunk IMC Employees Thrash Youth For Honking; Youth Attacked With Beer Bottle In Bar; Youth Booked For Molesting Woman
Brentford sporting director drops huge transfer hint on Arsenal target
Doctors' Day: Caring For Healers The Need Of The Hour
Raja Raghuvanshi Murder Case: SIT Leaves For Shillong With Accused Shillom James
Canada drops tech tax: White House Says Ottawa 'Caved' to Trump; trade talk to resume
