England, Jofra Archer
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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.
That was how long Jofra Archer had to wait to bowl in a Test match again. And it only took three balls for him to strike.
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.
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.
For Jofra Archer it couldn’t have been easy. Multiple injuries and surgeries past, he is back to playing for England at Lord’s in a Test match. And when you have a packed house cheering for you, it makes for a great atmosphere.
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
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.