
Jofra Archer Returns to England Test Team After Four Years
Jofra Archer returns to Test cricket after over four years, playing for England against India at Lord's, marking a significant comeback amid injury setbacks, with the series tied at 1-1.
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Jofra Archer returns to Test cricket after over four years, playing for England against India at Lord's, marking a significant comeback amid injury setbacks, with the series tied at 1-1.

Jofra Archer has been ruled out of England's summer cricket season, including the Ashes, due to a recurrence of the stress fracture in his right elbow. Archer had flown home early from his IPL stint with Mumbai Indians earlier this month to visit a specialist in Belgium. England still hopes he will be fit to help defend their 50-over World Cup title in India in October. Archer has played four ODIs and three T20Is in 2023 and played his last Test for England in February 2021.

Yashasvi Jaiswal's audacious strokeplay and Jofra Archer's pure vibes made for an enthralling duel in the IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians. Jaiswal's maiden century, the highest score by an uncapped player in the IPL, included an array of authoritative cuts, disdainful pulls, and inventive drives. Archer, playing only his third game this season, picked up three wickets and bowled consistently at speeds close to 150 kph. Despite being squared up and beaten by Archer's deliveries, Jaiswal weathered the storm and grew in presence in the game, impressing cricket experts and fans alike.

Virat Kohli's vintage display against Jofra Archer at the Chinnaswamy stadium delighted the Royal Challengers Bangalore fans. Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma's lean period in the IPL continues, with his average and strike rate being the lowest among those who have made at least 500 runs since 2021. However, Mumbai Indians' investment in young talent is starting to pay off, with 20-year-old Tilak Varma impressing with a knock of 84 off 46 balls.