Michael Vaughan Questions Jofra Archer's Inclusion for Edgbaston Test

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has raised concerns about Jofra Archer's readiness for the second Test against India at Edgbaston. Vaughan suggests that Archer should gain more experience with Sussex before making a return to the national team. The first Test at Headingley saw India put up a strong fight, but England emerged victorious, leading the series 1-0. This article delves into Vaughan's insights and the highlights of the thrilling first Test match.
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Michael Vaughan Questions Jofra Archer's Inclusion for Edgbaston Test

Vaughan's Take on Archer's Return

Michael Vaughan, the former captain of England, has expressed doubts about Jofra Archer's spot in the lineup for the upcoming second Test against India at Edgbaston, scheduled for next week. He believes that Archer needs more experience in red-ball cricket with Sussex before considering him for the third Test at Lord's, which starts on July 10. Archer recently made his first first-class appearance since 2021, playing for Sussex in a County Championship match against Durham, where he recorded figures of 1-32 in 18 overs.


Statements from Vaughan and Stokes

In a video shared by a media channel, Vaughan stated, "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 has bowled so well here at Leeds this week."


Recap of the First Test Match

The first Test match between India and England at Headingley was an exhilarating contest. India posted a score of 359/3 on the first day, with Shubman Gill achieving a century and Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul contributing solid starts. Rishabh Pant's twin centuries and Jasprit Bumrah's five-wicket haul were not enough to secure a win, as India could not defend their total of 371. England's Ben Duckett scored 149 on the final day, leading his team to chase down 345 runs, marking the second-highest successful chase on home soil. With this victory, England leads the five-match series 1-0, despite India having five centurions.


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