Jofra Archer had made a comeback to international cricket in January of this year after spending a considerable amount of time on the sidelines recovering from elbow and back injuries. However, his return was short-lived as he has now been ruled out of the upcoming Ashes series due to a recurrence of the elbow injury.
Bairstow Returns for Ireland Test
In a significant development, Jonny Bairstow has been included in the England Test squad for the one-off match against Ireland. Bairstow, who had previously been left out of the squad, now replaces Ben Foakes for the upcoming fixture.
James Anderson and Chris Woakes’ Inclusion
Alongside Bairstow, veteran England fast bowler James Anderson has also been named in the 15-member squad. Despite sustaining a minor groin injury while playing for Lancashire, Anderson’s inclusion highlights his importance to the team.
Additionally, seamer Chris Woakes makes a return to the Test squad for the first time since March 2022. If selected for the playing XI, it will be Woakes’ first Test match on home soil since August 2020.
ECB’s Decision-Making Process
ECB Managing Director for England Men’s Cricket, Rob Key, acknowledged the difficult decision to leave out Ben Foakes from the squad. Foakes has been an excellent performer for England in the past year. However, Key emphasized that Bairstow’s exceptional performances during the previous summer played a crucial role in his selection.
Archer’s Frustrating Setback and Recovery
The recurrence of the elbow injury is a setback for Jofra Archer, who had been making progress in his recovery. The extended period of time spent on the sidelines has been frustrating and upsetting for him. The England team wishes him the best of luck with his recovery and hopes to see him back in top form, contributing to England’s success in the future.
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