Delhi: England fast bowler Joffra Archer seems to be ready to return to Test cricket after a long time. Captain Ben Stokes said that Archer is “very desperate” to be part of the Test team. Archer played the Test for the last time in February 2021. Since then he has been struggling with injuries.
Great start in 2019, then upset with injuries
Jofra Archer In 2019, he stepped into international cricket in a tremendous style. He was a major contributor to England’s World Cup win and the subsequent historical Ashes series. But then he got away from Test cricket due to his constant injury in the elbow and later thumb breaking.
Start of return from county match
It is now expected that Archer will play this Sunday in a county championship match against Sussex. This match is an important part of his plan to return to Test. The England team wants to include him in the five -match series against India, which will start with Headingley.
Constant contact between Stokes and Archer
Captain Ben Stokes said that he remains in contact with Archer. He said, “Many times he suddenly messages me – ‘Zim?’ That is, am I in the team for the Zimbabwe series? ” Stokes replied, “A little stop brother. We don’t want things to be in a hurry.”
Preparations are being done carefully
England team is adopting a very cautious attitude towards Archer’s return. Stokes said, “He has faced many injuries, but recently he has played some limited overs matches. These are good signs.” He also said that the framework of returning to Test cricket is being prepared for Archer.
Important Archer’s fitness for England
This year, England have to play 10 Tests against India and Australia in seven months. In such a situation, if Archer remains fit, then he can prove to be a very important player for the team.
Stokes does not want any personal identity
Ben Stokes made it clear that he does not assess his captaincy career from any series. He said, “I have always tried to give everything to the team. I do not think what people will say about me. My focus is just to lead the team well.”
Special enthusiasm about India and Australia series
Stokes said that there is a different enthusiasm to play against teams like India and Australia. “We know how important these series are. But I do not play it as the identity of my captaincy. The team always comes first for me.”
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