Fast bowler Jofra Archer has made his return to the England Test cricket team after more than four years, marking his comeback in the third Test against India at Lord's starting July 10, 2025. Archer was initially named in the squad for the second Test at Edgbaston scheduled for July 2 but did not make the playing XI as England opted for an unchanged side. He replaced Josh Tongue in the third Test lineup, ending a 1,596-day absence from Test cricket due to injuries. Archer made an immediate impact by taking a wicket with his third ball during the match at Lord's. Following his performance, Archer expressed confidence in playing the remaining two Tests against India and indicated his ambition to be selected for the upcoming Ashes series in Australia in November. In addition, Surrey fast bowler Gus Atkinson was added to England's squad for the third Test against India. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has been managing Archer's return carefully, given his injury history and the team's strategic choices during the series.