Stuard Broad Suggest Rest Jofra Archer From IND vs ENG Oval Test: Jofra Archer was not made part of the squad at the start of the five-match Test series against India. After this, he was included in the squad for the second match but got a chance to play there as well.
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Then Jofra was seen playing at Lord’s ground in the third Test and he also played the fourth match. In such a situation, former English fast bowler Stuart Broad has given important advice to England regarding Archer, who has played two consecutive Tests. He believes that Archer should be rested from the fifth Test to be played at the Oval from July 31.
Jofra Archer has been troubled by injury in the last few years. This is the reason why he was seen playing Tests after four years. So far in the current series, Archer has bowled 88.3 overs in four innings and has taken 9 wickets during this period. However, his speed was seen a little less in Manchester but he had better line and length. England has many bowling options and the Ashes are also to be held this year. That is why Stuart Broad has said not to put workload on Jofra Archer immediately.
What did Stuart Broad say about Jofra Archer?
Stuart Broad, who was present in the commentary panel with Sky Sports, advised Jofra Archer not to play at the Oval. He said,
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“We cannot repeat the same thing once again. Where Archer disappeared for four years and now come back and bowl continuously and lose him again for four.”
Broad feels that England should think about playing Gus Atkinson in the fifth Test, who has not played a single match in this series so far. The former right-arm fast bowler said,
“I think Gus Atkinson should play. I know he has no workload, but we have to see him. So far he has not got any special challenge against top level opponents in Test cricket.”
Let us tell you that England has added one player to its squad for the Test to be held at the Oval and has included all-rounder Jamie Overton. There are also questions on the fitness of captain Ben Stokes. In such a situation, it remains to be seen with which combination the English team takes the field and which players are seen in the playing 11.
