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Ben Stokes fell in the form of fellow fast bowler Joffra Archer’s form and fitness. He screamed and said that Archer is in form and is fully prepared to play Test Cricketers. India has India against the third Test …Read more

Ben Stokes fell in defense of fellow fast bowler Joffra Archer.
Highlights
- Jofra Archer’s form and fitness is questioned
- Stokes said that Archer is fully fit
- Archer had to play Test cricket 4 years ago
Before the Lord’s Test, Ben Stokes captain said, ‘I think Jofra has played a lot of cricket in the last two and a half years after the return. He has played cricket with a white ball for England and has also played a first class match for Sussex. He felt very good playing.
Stokes said in the defense of this England cricketer born in Barbados, ‘Whenever you land on the field, you always put yourself at risk. This is a professional game. We all know that something can happen but if we do not think he can perform well, we do not choose it. Stokes said that the enthusiasm and determination that Archer has shown to return to the Test team is a commendable compliment. He said, ‘The way he has done well while battling injuries in the recent past is a commendable compliment.’
Indo-Banam England Test Series schedule
The remaining three Test matches of Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 will be played in Lord’s (10–14 July), Old Trafford of Manchester (23–27 July) and The Oval (31 July-4 August).

Active in journalism for nearly 15 years. Study from Delhi University. Interest in sports, especially in cricket, badminton, boxing and wrestling. IPL, Commonwealth Games and Pro Wrestling League events have been covered. From February 2022 …Read more
Active in journalism for nearly 15 years. Study from Delhi University. Interest in sports, especially in cricket, badminton, boxing and wrestling. IPL, Commonwealth Games and Pro Wrestling League events have been covered. From February 2022 … Read more