Archer Returns to England Test Squad for India Showdown

Jofra Archer has been named in England's squad for the second Test match against India, marking his return to the red-ball arena.

Jofra Archer has been added to England's squad for the second Test against India © Getty

The 30-year-old Archer is set to make his first Test appearance since February 2021. He will be vying for a spot in the playing XI when the second Test commences at Edgbaston in Birmingham on July 2. This highly anticipated match is part of the five-game series.

Archer recently participated in a County Championship match for Sussex against Durham, signaling his return to red-ball cricket. His last Test match was also against India in 2021. Since then, he has faced a series of injury setbacks, including a back stress fracture. These injuries sidelined him until 2024, after which he made his comeback in white-ball cricket in May of the previous year.

The rest of the England squad remains unchanged from the first Test in Leeds, where the home side secured a five-wicket victory.

The remaining three Tests of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 will be held at:

• Lord's (July 10-14)
• Old Trafford, Manchester (July 23-27)
• The Oval (July 31- August 4)

England squad for 2nd Test:

Ben Stokes (C), Jofra Archer, Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Sam Cook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue, Chris Woakes.