Archer to play first Test in more than four years

BBC online :

Jofra Archer will play his first Test in more than four years after being named in the England team to face India at Lord’s today.

The 30-year-old’s inclusion is the only change to the England team for the crucial third Test, with the series level at 1-1.

Despite Chris Woakes and Brydon Carse both looking weary in the heavy second-Test defeat at Edgbaston, they are both retained, with Josh Tongue making way for Archer.

“It’s really exciting,” said England captain Ben Stokes. “It’s great for English fans, but also for Jof. It’s been a long time coming for him. The way in which he has handled the injury setbacks over that period has been very commendable.

“It’s a pretty great day and I think Jof is going to be pretty proud of himself that he’s managed to get himself back here.”
On the same day Archer’s place in the England XI was confirmed, fellow pace bowler Mark Wood trained at Lord’s as he continues his comeback from a knee injury.