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England team announced for the second Test against India

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Last updated on Jun 27, 2025 09:16 PM
England team announced for the second Test against India

A 5-match Test series is being played between India and England, the second match of which will be played on 2 July at Edgbaston. The England team has geared up before this match. The England Cricket Board has announced its 15-member team for the second Test. A deadly bowler has returned to this team. Joffra Archer, who has been away from Test cricket for about 4-5 years, has got a chance in the team. Let's know which players England has included in the squad.

Joffra Archer has been included in the team

England has not made any changes in their team for the second Test. However, only one player has been included in the team. Actually, fast bowler Jofra Archer has been included in the team. Archer is making a comeback after more than 4 years. Jofra Archer played his last Test match against India in the year 2021. But then Archer could not play Test cricket due to his various injuries.

Jofra Archer played the Champions Trophy 2025 for England, after which the hopes of his return to the Test format had increased. After that Archer also showed his strength in the IPL and forced the board to return. After that Jofra Archer proved his fitness in domestic cricket county and now has returned to the team after 4 years.

England squad for the second Test against India

  1. Ben Stokes (captain)
  2. Zak Crawley
  3. Ben Duckett
  4. Jamie Overton
  5. Ollie Pope
  6. Joe Root
  7. Jacob Bethell
  8. Harry Brook
  9. Brydon Carse
  10. Sam Cook
  11. Jofra Archer
  12. Shoaib Bashir
  13. Jamie Smith
  14. Josh Tongue
  15. Chris Woakes

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