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England fast bowler Jofra Archer is set to return to the Test squad after missing a training session due to a family emergency. His comeback follows a long injury-enforced absence from Test cricket since February 2021. Archer recently played a County Championship match, signaling his return to competitive red-ball cricket. The upcoming Edgbaston Test against India represents a significant opportunity for England to strengthen their series lead.

Key Points: Jofra Archer Returns to England Test Squad After Family Emergency

  • Archer returns to Test squad after long injury layoff
  • Family emergency briefly interrupts training preparation
  • England leads Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series 1-0
  • Edgbaston Test crucial for series momentum
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Archer misses England's training session due to family emergency, set to rejoin squad on Tuesday

England fast bowler Jofra Archer to rejoin team at Edgbaston after brief absence, preparing for crucial India Test match

"He is expected to rejoin the squad tomorrow, Tuesday - England and Wales Cricket Board"

Birmingham, June 30

England fast bowler Jofra Archer will be rejoining the Test squad at Edgbaston on Tuesday after a family emergency forced him to miss the training session in preparation for the upcoming clash against India on Monday.

Archer has played 13 Tests for England and picked 42 wickets at an average of 31.04. "England men's fast bowler Jofra Archer will not be joining the England Test squad for today's training session at Edgbaston on Monday (June 30), due to a family emergency."

"He is expected to rejoin the squad tomorrow, Tuesday, ahead of the Rothesay second Test at Edgbaston, which begins on Wednesday against India," said the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) in a statement on Monday.

Previously, Archer made a return to the England Test set-up for the first time since February 2021 after being named in the squad for the second Test against India. A recurrence of an elbow injury and a stress fracture in the back meant Archer was largely sidelined from playing Tests for England after February 2021.

Archer's selection came after he turned out for Sussex in their recent County Championship game against Durham at Chester-le-Street, in what was his first red-ball appearance in four years, and returned with figures of 1-32 in 18 overs.

Apart from Archer, Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, Sam Cook, and Jamie Overton are the fast bowlers in England's squad for the Edgbaston Test. England are currently leading the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series by 1-0, after sealing a thrilling five-wicket win with a successful chase of 371 at Headingley.

Another win for them at Edgbaston will give them a chance to seal the five-match series in the third game at Lord's, starting on July 10. The Ben Stokes-led squad have also got former England all-rounder Moeen Ali in a coaching consultancy role with the team for the upcoming Test at Edgbaston.

- IANS

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Sarah B
Interesting how England is bringing back Archer after so long. His pace could trouble our batsmen, but I think our team has prepared well. Hope Pant and Pujara handle him well!
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Ananya R
ECB should really think about Archer's workload management. Bringing him back for such an important series after injury concerns seems risky. But as an opponent, I won't complain if he's not 100% fit 😅
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Vikram M
England leading 1-0 already makes this match crucial. Archer's return adds spice to the contest, but our boys need to focus on their game. Bumrah vs Archer will be a great battle to watch!
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Kavya N
Wishing strength to Archer's family during whatever emergency they're facing. Cricket can wait. Meanwhile, hope our team uses this time to strategize against him - his bowling action is quite unique.
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Michael C
As a neutral observer, Archer's return makes this series more exciting. But India's batting lineup looks solid - they handled Anderson well in the first test. Should be a cracking match!

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