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The discussion has intensified before the second Test match starting in Edgbaston from July 2 against India whether Jofra should be included in the playing XI.
Delhi: England fast bowler Jofra Archer After four years, the red ball has returned to cricket, but questions are still being raised about their fitness and form. The discussion has intensified before the second Test match starting in Edgbaston from July 2 against India whether Jofra should be included in the playing XI.
Former England captain Michael Von is not in favor of Archer’s return to the Test team. He believes that Jofra should be given more time now so that he can fully fit and return to international cricket.
Michael Vaughan said in a conversation with the BBC Test Match Special, “Preparations for Test cricket cannot be assessed by just one match. It is too early to include a player returned after four years in the Test team on a county match performance.”
Jofra Archer recently took one wicket for 32 runs in 18 overs while playing for Sussex in the county championship against Durham. This was his first first class match, which he played after 2021. England selector Luke Wright has already made it clear that if Jofra plays this match, he will be a contender for selection for the second Test against India.
However, von’s opinion is different from this. He says that Jofra should be allowed to play at least one and four -day matches, so that he can return to his rhythm and only then he should consider joining the Test team. At the same time, Vaughan has also given a strong warning to the hosts. According to him, Archer should not currently include England’s playing eleven.
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