Tiêu đề: Jofra Archer's England Return? Broad Hints at Edgbaston Test Debut Against India Amidst Injury Comeback

Speculation is mounting over the potential return of Jofra Archer to the England Test side for the upcoming match at Edgbaston against India. Former England fast bowler Stuart Broad and wicket-keeper batsman Jos Buttler have both publicly voiced their support for Archer's inclusion.

Jofra Archer in action for Sussex, hinting at a return to form.

Archer, whose last Test appearance was in February 2021, has been included in the squad for the second Test, fueling excitement about his possible comeback.

Broad, speaking on the "For The Love of Cricket" podcast, remarked, "He (Jofra Archer) played for Sussex this week, has taken a couple of wickets and looks like he's building up. And all the rumors and talk around the press box is he comes in at Edgbaston and he plays."

Archer recently played a first-class match for Sussex against Durham, marking his return to red-ball cricket after a four-year absence. While he only secured one wicket, his promising rhythm and fitness have instilled optimism within the England camp.

Buttler echoed this sentiment, stating, "Hopefully he'll come through that game. He's playing up at Chester-le-Street unscathed. Looks like he's bowling well and he's actually put together a real bank of cricket."

TOI Sports chronicles their journey from Leeds to Birmingham.

Buttler also highlighted the potential benefit of Ben Stokes's bowling fitness in managing Archer's workload.

Broad went even further, advocating for Archer's immediate inclusion in the starting XI: "Yeah, I think I play him, you know, I think if it was my decision, I'd play him… He's got a bouncer that makes everyone jump. So I'd be really, I'd be tempted to play him and I think every England fan would be buzzing if you saw Jofra Archer's name on that team sheet."

Following England's thrilling victory in Leeds, spearheaded by Ben Duckett and Jamie Smith, Archer's express pace could present a formidable challenge for the Indian batting lineup in Birmingham.