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Rob Key never doubted Jofra Archer’s desire to return to Test cricket

Stress fractures in his right elbow and lower back have conspired to keep Archer on 13 Test caps since February 2021.

The Independent UK

Key denies Archer concerns and backs him to be ‘one of best England have had’

Rob Key has played down concerns about Jofra Archer’s readiness for Test cricket, insisting England could have fast-tracked his comeback sooner

The Guardian - UK

Rob Key backs ‘unbelievable talent’ Jofra Archer to thrive on Test match return

Archer only made his first-class comeback this week after a four-year absence following repeated injury setbacks.

The Independent UK

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Jofra Archer returns to England squad before second Test against India

Fast bowler aiming to make first Test appearance since February 2021 at Edgbaston after Sussex comeback

Evening Standard

England call Jofra Archer into squad for second Test against India at Edgbaston

Jofra Archer has been fast-tracked into the England Test setup for the India series after coming through his first red-ball match in four years this week

The Guardian - UK

County Championship leaders Nottinghamshire held to a draw by Yorkshire

Defending champions Surrey trail the pacesetters by just two points.

The Independent UK

England should be ‘careful’ and save Archer for third India Test, urges Farbrace

The Sussex head coach, Paul Farbrace, says that he “wouldn’t pick” Jofra Archer for next week’s second Test against India, warning that just 18 overs of bowling with the red ball for the first time in four years may not be enough preparation

The Guardian - UK

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Nathan Smith and Ryan Patel seal Surrey’s rout of Worcestershire

Nottinghamshire look set for a draw after Finlay Bean’s double century for Yorkshire.

The Independent UK

County cricket: Turner towers above the rest at Blackpool on his Lancashire debut

The home side accelerated flamboyantly against Kent while Surrey quickly wrapped up victory over Worcestershire

The Guardian - UK

England's Ashes hope is back, and takes a wicket

With seven wickets Liam Guthrie had the day's best bowling analysis, but English fans are far more interested in the one Jofra Archer took.

AAP

Jofra Archer strikes for Sussex to push England Test claims

Archer, playing a first red-ball match in four years, had Durham’s Emilio Gay lbw.

The Independent UK

Jofra Archer ends four-year wait for a red-ball wicket for Sussex against Durham

The fast bowler, playing his first County Championship match since 2021, dismissed Emilio Gay during his 14 overs at Chester-le-Street

The Guardian - UK

Jofra Archer makes red-ball return to close in on Test comeback against India

Archer made a vital 31 with the bat as he made a return for Sussex in the County Championship

The Independent UK

Stand-in captain James Anderson sees Lancashire frustrated by Kent and weather

England’s all-time leading wicket-taker has been handed the captaincy for the next two games, with Marcus Harris having returned to Australia.

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Jofra Archer to make red-ball return for Sussex in clash with Durham

It will mark his first red-ball outing in more than four years following a series of injury problems.

The Independent UK

England reveal Jofra Archer comeback plan ahead of India series

The Sussex seamer could make a long-awaited return in England whites at Edgbaston

The Independent UK

Keaton Jennings helps Lancashire to first victory of season

Jennings hit 66 in 38 balls.

The Guardian - UK

Notts beat Yorkshire, Surrey draw with Essex, and more: county cricket day four – as it happened

Nottinghamshire dance into the Championship’s early summer break at the top of Division One, after bowling Yorkshire out just before tea at Headingley

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Sussex ease to win as leaders Nottinghamshire dominate Yorkshire

There were also County Championship wins for Somerset, Leicestershire and Glamorgan.

The Guardian - UK

Sussex thrash Hampshire, Somerset beat Durham, and more: county cricket day three – as it happened

Josh Hull hurtled back to catch Tom Hartley off his own bowling and Leicestershire romped to their fifth victory of the season against Lancashire

The Guardian - UK

County cricket: Ahmed and Hill turn on the style for Leicestershire

Gloucestershire struggled at Northants as Parkinson becomes unfortunate Derbyshire history-maker

Evening Standard

England blow as Jofra Archer ruled out of West Indies ODI series after latest injury setback

Bowler will miss entirety of three-match series with ligament injury sustained while playing in the IPL

The Guardian - UK

County cricket: Lancs denied by Derbyshire, Notts slip to Durham defeat – as it happened

Derbyshire’s tail stood up to Jimmy Anderson while in the top division, Surrey put pressure on leaders Nottinghamshire

The Independent UK

Matthew Waite claims six as Worcestershire beat Essex for first win of season

Hampshire and Somerset were also victorious on Sunday.

The Independent UK

Alex Lees’ half-century helps Durham close in on Nottinghamshire total

Lees scored 82 as the hosts reached 320 for four at stumps on day two.

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