England may receive a significant boost with the possible return of star pacer Jofra Archer to the Test setup. Archer, 30, has been included in the Sussex squad to face Durham. He last played for Sussex in May 2021, with injuries and surgeries delaying his comeback. Archer has since played international cricket in limited-overs formats, including the 2025 Champions Trophy. England selector Luke Wright indicated that if Archer proves his fitness with Sussex, he could be considered for the second Test against India. The news comes as India has dominated the first Test, with Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Rishabh Pant scoring centuries. England bowlers struggled in the first innings, with Ben Stokes and Josh Tongue taking four wickets each. Archer’s potential inclusion in the second Test would be a major asset for England.
