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Jofra Archer To Make Red-Ball Comeback With Sussex In County! England Call-Up Likely

Akshita Patel

Jofra Archer to play red-ball cricket after 4 years [Source: @ICC/X.com]Jofra Archer to play red-ball cricket after 4 years [Source: @ICC/X.com]

England fast bowler Jofra Archer is finally ready to make his comeback to red-ball cricket, as he has been named in Sussex’s squad to face Durham in the County Championship this Sunday. If he plays, it will be his first first-class match in over 4 years.

Archer, now 30, has faced a tough time with repeated injuries, especially to his right elbow and back. These issues kept him away from Test cricket since 2021 and out of red-ball matches since May of that year. 

However, he has recently returned to play for England in white-ball formats and looks set to take the next big step in his recovery, as reported by BBC.

Jofra Archer To Play Red Ball Cricket After 4 Years

Reeling from injuries, Jofra Archer has been sidelined from the ongoing Test series between India and England. However, the pacer is desperate for a comeback.

He has been named in Sussex’s squad for their upcoming County game against Durham, beginning on June 22. Archer last played a Test in 2021, and for the past 4 years, his career has been plagued with several serious injuries.

However, this County game could be his chance at redemption. England selectors are keeping a close watch on Archer. Selector Luke Wright recently said that if Archer can successfully get through the four-day County Championship game, he could be picked for the second Test against India, starting on July 2 at Edgbaston. 

Archer made a stunning Test debut during the 2019 Ashes, taking 22 wickets in 4 matches and troubling batters with his pace and aggression. But his career was soon interrupted by elbow surgeries and a back stress fracture.

Despite missing some recent games due to a minor thumb injury, Archer has mostly stayed fit over the past year, featuring in white-ball matches including the T20 World Cup and the Champions Trophy.

Archer Desperate To Play Against India

England captain Ben Stokes revealed Jofra Archer has been desperate to return to Test cricket, texting him “Zim?” hinting at a comeback. Though Archer missed the first Test vs India due to a thumb injury, Stokes confirmed there’s a careful plan to reintegrate him into red-ball cricket, possibly by Edgbaston.