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Michael Vaughan believes Jofra Archer should play more County cricket before returning to England's Test side. Archer recently bowled in red-ball cricket for the first time since 2021. England captain Ben Stokes expressed excitement about Archer's comeback. The hosts lead India 1-0 ahead of the second Test at Edgbaston.

Key Points: Vaughan Says Jofra Archer Needs Sussex Games Before Lord's Test

  • Vaughan advises patience with Archer's Test return
  • Archer played first red-ball game since 2021
  • Stokes welcomes Archer's return to bowling
  • England lead India 1-0 in Test series
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Give Archer a couple of games for Sussex, then bring him in for Lord's Test: Vaughan

Michael Vaughan urges England to delay Jofra Archer's Test return, suggesting Sussex matches first before Lord's call-up against India.

"No. He's had four years out of action, I don't see what the great rush is. – Michael Vaughan"

New Delhi, June 25

Former England captain Michael Vaughan thinks Jofra Archer shouldn’t be in the squad for the second Test against India at Edgbaston happening next week, adding that the pacer needs to play more red-ball cricket for Sussex before being called up for the third Test at Lord’s starting on July 10.

At the time when England played the first Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Tests against India, which they won by five wickets at Headingley, Archer turned out for Sussex in the County Championship game against Durham at Chester-le-Street, marking his first first-class appearance since 2021 and returned with figures of 1-32 in 18 overs.

“No. He's had four years out of action, I don't see what the great rush is. Just give him a couple of games for Sussex and then bring him in for the game at Lord’s. I would continue with the attack that have bowled so well here at Leeds this week,” said Vaughan in a video posted by BBC on Wednesday.

With England having a 1-0 lead in the five-match series, the hosts are yet to announce their squad for the second Test starting at Edgbaston on July 2. "It's always great seeing Jofra out there, playing for England, playing for Sussex. It's obviously been a very long time for him and watching him get that red ball back in his hand is very exciting," England skipper Ben Stokes had said on Archer’s return to red-ball cricket.

The possibility of Archer playing Test cricket again enhances England’s bowling stocks, which have been laid low by injuries, for the ongoing series against India. His return also provides a considerable edge to the Stokes-led side going into the five-match Ashes happening in Australia later this year.

England will take on India in the second Test at Edgbaston on July 2.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
Vaughan makes sense here. Why rush Archer when our batsmen are already struggling against England's current attack? Let him get proper match fitness first. India should focus on fixing our batting collapses rather than worrying about Archer's return. 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
As an Indian cricket fan, I'm actually excited to see Archer back! Test cricket needs such quality pacers. But yes, he should be 100% fit before facing our batters. Hope BCCI is taking notes about how England manages their fast bowlers' workload 👀
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Amit S.
England always talks about workload management but will probably rush him back anyway when Ashes approaches. Typical double standards! Meanwhile our Bumrah gets overworked in every format. Hope Team India exposes their fragile batting in next Test 🤞
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Sunita R.
Archer at Lord's would be dangerous for our batsmen. But honestly, our bigger problem is the middle order - Pujara and Rahane need to step up. Can't keep blaming bowlers when we get all out for 200! #TeamIndia
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Vikram J.
England's obsession with Archer shows how thin their bowling resources are. Meanwhile we have Siraj, Shami, Bumrah, Umesh waiting in wings. Just need to bat properly and this series is ours! 💪
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Neha P.
Respect Vaughan's sensible suggestion. In India we sometimes rush players back from injury too soon (remember Bhuvi's case?). Proper rehabilitation is must for fast bowlers, whether English or Indian. Health first, cricket later!

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