Big news for England fans: Jofra Archer might be back in the Test team. The 30-year-old fast bowler is part of Sussex’s squad for their upcoming match against Durham. It’s been a while since he played for Sussex—his last game was in May 2021—thanks to a string of injuries.
While Archer has made a comeback in white-ball cricket, playing during the 2025 Champions Trophy, England selector Luke Wright shared some hopeful thoughts. If Archer performs well for Sussex, he could be in the lineup against India for the second Test of the series. Wright mentioned how tough it’s been for Archer with injuries but acknowledged that he’s been playing some decent cricket lately. It’s an exciting time for both Archer and England, as they’re starting to put a plan together for his potential return to Test matches.
As for the series itself, India has been on top in the first Test so far. Batting first, Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Rishabh Pant all scored centuries, pushing India’s total to 471 runs in their first innings. England’s bowlers have had a tough time getting wickets, although Ben Stokes and Josh Tongue did well, claiming four wickets each. If Archer can come back for the second Test, it would be a big boost for England.