Jofra Archer is fit and ready to go if called upon for Englands third test against India, coach Brendon McCullum said, as the injury-plagued fast bowler edges closer to a return in the longest format.
Archer has taken 42 wickets in 13 tests but has not played in the format since February 2021 after a succession of elbow injuries and back issues sidelined him for long periods.
The 30-year-old was added to the squad for the second test at Edgbaston but did not make the starting side as England suffered a crushing 336-run defeat which levelled the five-match series at 1-1.
Jofra is looking fit, hes looking strong, hes looking ready to go, and hell come into calculations, McCullum told reporters ahead of the July 10-14 test at Lords.
Its hugely exciting. Hes buzzing as well. Hes obviously been through his injuries and his time out of test cricket.
