England’s Archer Returns to Test Squad for Crucial India Series Match at Lord’s

Jofra Archer is set to make a highly anticipated return to Test cricket for England after more than four years, as he has been included in the playing XI for the third Test against India at Lord's. Archer, who has struggled with elbow and back injuries and last played a Test in February 2021 against India in Ahmedabad, replaces Josh Tongue in the lineup. The five-match series is currently tied 1-1, with England looking to bolster their bowling attack through Archer's pace and experience. Despite limited red-ball cricket recently, Archer has an impressive record of 42 wickets in 13 Tests and is expected to reinvigorate England's bowling. Archer first gained fame during the 2019 Cricket World Cup, notably bowling the Super Over in the final against New Zealand, and has been a key player in England's white-ball squads since. His return is seen as a strategic move to regain momentum after India's strong victory in the second Test at Edgbaston.