England's Jofra Archer Claims First Test Wicket Since 2021 at Lord's

Jofra Archer made a remarkable return to Test cricket after a four-year absence, claiming a wicket in his very first over on day two of the third Test between England and India at Lord's. Despite having only played one first-class match for Sussex as preparation, Archer bowled at speeds up to 93 mph, dismissing Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal with an edge caught by Harry Brook. His comeback was met with huge cheers from the crowd, and his performance was seen as a demonstration of how he can transform England's Test attack. Archer's first over was the fastest in the series, and he showed no signs of rust despite a lengthy injury hiatus. England captain Ben Stokes backed Archer by setting a field with three slips and a gully, signaling confidence in his pace bowler. Archer's return bolstered England's bowling, which included contributions from Chris Woakes and Jasprit Bumrah, as India were held to 145-3, trailing England's 387 by 242 runs.