TOP STORIES
ENG vs IND, Test: Fast-bowling great urges England to play Archer at Lord’s
As England aim to bounce back in the third Test against India at Lord’s (July 10, 2025), former fast-bowling great James Anderson has firmly advised England to play paceman Jofra Archer in the third Test. Anderson stressed that the third Test is very crucial for England. Archer hasn’t played Test cricket since February 2021, sidelined by elbow stress fractures and a back injury. He, however, recently made his red-ball return for Sussex against Durham in the County Championship.
"You could keep trying to build his overs up and play him later in the series, but it could be too late by then," Anderson said on the Tailenders podcast, as quoted by BBC.
"I think he will play.
"He's played one game for Sussex, he was around the team at Edgbaston and bowled a bit. I just feel like you've got to play him. It's too crucial a game not to."
India, on the other side, snapped a series-leveling 336-run win over England in the second Test on Sunday at Edgbaston. Meanhwile, the third Test starts on Thursday at Lord’s.
England squad for third Test: Ben Stokes (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Sam Cook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue, Chris Woakes.
Tags
More News
WI vs PAK 2nd ODI: West Indies aim for a comeback as Pakistan eye series
West Indies and Pakistan are gearing up for the second ODI of their ongoing three-match series, scheduled to take place on Sunday in Trinidad. Pakistan, having kicked off the series with a well-fought five-wicket win in the series opener, will hope to claim the series-clinching win heading into the second game.
The first ODI showcased Pakistan’s batting d...
Ex-Australian captain slams England's collapse against India
The highly competitive five-match Test series between India and England concluded in explosive fashion, with India clinching a thrilling six-run victory in the final Test to level the series 2-2. However, while India walked away with their heads held high, England’s campaign ended under a cloud, drawing sharp criticism from former Australian captain Michael Cla...
AUS vs SA 1st T20I: Series opener to set the stage for WC preparations
Australia and South Africa are preparing to face off in the first T20I of a three-match series on Sunday at Marrara Cricket Ground, Darwin. The series marks the beginning of both teams' preparations for the T20 World Cup scheduled for next year in February-March. Both sides come into the contest in red-hot form, having registered success in the...
Pakistan clinch first ODI against West Indies to take 1-0 series lead
Pakistan kicked off their three-match ODI series against West Indies with a commanding five-wicket win in the first game on Saturday in Trinidad. Chasing a competitive target of 281, Pakistan demonstrated their batting depth, with Mohammad Rizwan (53) and Hasan Nawaz (63*) smashing their half-centuries. Babar Azam and Hussain Talat also struck crucial...
West Indies suffer injury blow ahead of 1st ODI against Pakistan
Ahead of the upcoming three-match ODI series against Pakistan, West Indies have taken a significant hit, with pacer Matthew Forde ruled out of the series due to injury. According to West Indies Cricket, Forde dislocated his left shoulder while attempting a catch during a training session on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Johann Layne
Android App
iOS App
YouTube
Facebook
Instagram