"England applied salt to India's wounds"- Twitter reacts as Jofra Archer returns to test squad after four years

Jofra Archer last played a test match in February 2021.

Jofra Archer is set to make a comeback in test cricket after four years. The fast bowler has been included in the England squad for the forthcoming second test against India. The hosts announced their squad for the second test on Thursday, June 26.

Notably, Archer last played a test match in February 2021 against India. The right-arm pacer could not return to the field for a long time due to multiple injuries. Earlier this year, he was part of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and also played in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 for the Rajasthan Royals (RR)

Archer was expected to be part of the opening test against India as he was named in the England Lions squad for the unofficial test series against India A, which served as preparation for the majority of players of both teams for the ENG vs IND series.

However, he was ruled out of the unofficial test series due to a thumb injury, and the excitement of fans to see him in the England whites at Headingley, Leeds, was spoiled. But, he proved his fitness by playing domestic cricket for Sussex in England’s County Championship 2025.

Fans react as Jofra Archer makes test comeback after four years

As England named Archer in their squad for the second test against India, fans flooded the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) with numerous tweets. “Jofra Archer” became one of the top trends on X. Have a look at some of the tweets below.

Archer’s return will be a big boost for England as they are already short of key pacers like Mark Wood and Gus Atkinson, who are recovering from injuries. Meanwhile, the second test between India and England will commence from July 2 at Edgbaston, Birmingham. The Ben Stokes-led side leads the five-match series 1-0 after winning the opening match by five wickets.

England squad for 2nd test against India: Ben Stokes (captain), Jofra Archer, Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Betthel, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Sam Cook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jamie Smith (wk), Josh Tongue, Chris Woakes.

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