Jofra Archer returns to first class cricket after 4 years, know her figures

Updated: 22-06-2025, 07.59 AM

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England cricket team fast bowler Joffra Archer is going to return to first class cricket after 4 years. He has been included in the Sussex team which will play a match against Durham from Sunday. Archer was not named in the team announced earlier. However, now the England Cricket Board (ECB) has clarified that Archer is part of the team. His return is considered to be a big relief for England’s injured fast bowling unit.

Archer did not play Test match after February 2021

Archer has not played a single Test match since February 2021. He last played first class cricket in May 2021 for Sussex. After this, his return was repeatedly postponed due to continuous injuries. However, in the meantime he has played ODI and T20 cricket for England. He recently stepped on the ground for England in the Champions Trophy held in Pakistan.

Archer may return in second Test

Archer is currently among the many fast bowlers struggling with injury. Apart from them, Mark Wood, Oli Stone and Gas Atkinson are also not available at the moment. Wood recently said that he is aiming to return to the 5th Test to be held between India and England. At the same time, Archer’s return to international cricket may be in the second Test match between India and England.

What did Captain Stokes say about Archer?

Ben Stokes shared an interesting anecdote about Archer. He said in an interview, “Sometimes he suddenly sent a message to me, which would have just written -‘Zimbabwe?’ I answer- Just wait, stop there now you know that you are in a very difficult phase in the last few times, but they have played a lot of cricket in the limited overs format. ”

A look at Archer’s Test career

Archer played his first Test match against the Australia cricket team in 2019. He was last seen playing against the Indian cricket team in 2021. The player has played 13 matches so far and has taken 42 wickets in 24 innings at an average of 31.04. He has taken 5 wickets halls 3 times in his name and his best performance has been 6/45.