Cricket-Archer added to England squad for second test against India


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  • Thursday, 26 Jun 2025

FILE PHOTO: Cricket - One Day International - England Practice Sessions - The Oval, London, Britain - September 12, 2023 England's Jofra Archer during practice Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge/File Photo

(Reuters) -Fast bowler Jofra Archer has been added to England's squad for the second test against India starting on July 2 at Edgbaston, the country's cricket board (ECB) said on Thursday.

The 30-year-old returns to England's test set-up for the first time since the 2021 tour of India, following a lengthy absence due to a recurring elbow issue and back stress fracture.

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