10 h. ago India cruise to victory in fourth T20 and seal historic series win over England

4th T20i: India 127-4, beat England, 126-7, by six wicketsIndia’s triumph is first T20 series win in EnglandIndia made history at Old Trafford on Wednesday night by winning the fourth T20 international by six wickets, sealing their first T20 series win in England.England sit above India in the ICC’s official T20 team rankings but the manner of this defeat suggests the rankings have not quite caught up with reality. Continue reading...

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19 h. ago Jofra Archer’s Test return a ‘pretty great day’, says Ben Stokes

Archer will make his England comeback in the third Test against India at Lord’s.

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21 h. ago England name Jofra Archer to play his first Test in more than four years at Lord’s

Fast bowler Archer will come into the team for the third Test against India at Lord’s after overcoming a battle with injuries that has lasted over four years.

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21 h. ago Archer back to face India at Lord’s as Wood eyes surprise return in time for fifth Test

Archer only change for third Test as Tongue drops outFellow pace bowler Wood targets final Test at The OvalJofra Archer will start his first Test match in more than four years after being named as the only change in the England team to face India in the third Test at Lord’s on Thursday.Chris Woakes and Brydon Carse are both retained after the defeat by India at Edgbaston that squared the series 1-1, with Josh Tongue making way for Archer. Continue reading...

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21 h. ago Jofra Archer returns as England name team for third Test vs India

The pace bowler will play a Test match for the first time since 2021

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21 h. ago Jofra Archer returns to England side for third Test against India

Captain Ben Stokes confirmed Archer’s return in place of fellow quick Josh Tongue.

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9 d. ago Jofra Archer waits at least another week for Test return with England unchanged

Archer missed training on Monday to tend to a family emergency and England then confirmed they were keeping the same XI that won the series opener.

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9 d. ago England vs India: Jofra Archer to wait for comeback with hosts unchanged for second Test

Fast bowler missed training at Edgbaston due to a family emergency but should rejoin squad on Tuesday

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9 d. ago England make Jofra Archer recall decision for India test as team

England face India in the second Test at Edgbaston later this week and will do so without fast bowler Jofra Archer, with his four-year absence set to extend a little further

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9 d. ago England unchanged for second India Test as Jofra Archer leaves camp

Archer has not played Test cricket since 2021 and will now push for a place in the side for the third Test against India after missing out at Edgbaston

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1 week ago Rob Key never doubted Jofra Archer’s desire to return to Test cricket

Stress fractures in his right elbow and lower back have conspired to keep Archer on 13 Test caps since February 2021.

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1 week ago Rob Key backs ‘unbelievable talent’ Jofra Archer to thrive on Test match return

Archer only made his first-class comeback this week after a four-year absence following repeated injury setbacks.

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1 week ago Jofra Archer joins England squad for first time in four years ahead of second India Test

Archer has not played Test cricket since 2021 but is back in the squad for the second Test at Edgbaston

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1 week ago Jofra Archer returns to England squad before second Test against India

Fast bowler aiming to make first Test appearance since February 2021 at Edgbaston after Sussex comeback

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2 w. ago Jofra Archer faces disciplinary action from the ECB ahead of England return

Jofra Archer is nearing a hotly-anticipated return to the England Test team, with the fast bowler in line to feature during the ongoing five-match series against India

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2 w. ago Jofra Archer ‘absolutely desperate’ for England Test return, says Ben Stokes

The fast bowler played the last of his 13 Tests in February 2021.

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3 w. ago England vs India: Ollie Pope retains place over Jacob Bethell for first Test against India

Jacob Bethell must wait for his chance as Ollie Pope keeps his place at number three

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3 w. ago Ollie Pope gets nod as Jacob Bethell left out of England side for first Test against India

Pope edges out Bethell for the No 3 spot as Chris Woakes and Brydon Carse return to the seam attack

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