Jofra Archer, test and England
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Before the fourth day of the third Test, AADAM PATEL discusses the controversy over the Dukes ball and India having an invitation from King Charles.
Jofra Archer, who is making his test comeback after four long years, made an instant impact. The premier fast bowler struck in the first over that he bowled as he removed Yashasvi Jaiswal, and with that, the crowd at the Lord’s Cricket Ground erupted in joy.
After a traditional first day low on drama, Lord’s finally came alive on day two as Jofra Archer took his first Test wicket in over four years to spark wild scenes on and off the field. Joe Root
The clock reads 2.45pm when Jofra Archer wanders over from mid-off, removes his cap and hands it to umpire Sharfuddoula. A cheer of anticipation rings around.
Jofra Archer will make his long-awaited Test comeback at Lord's this week - four and a half years on from his last appearance. With several injury
Archer has replaced Josh Tongue in England's only change for the third Rothesay Test at Lord's, finally ending a four-and-a-half-year absence that has seen him wrestle with several injuries.