India, June 26 -- Jofra Archer made a long-awaited return to England's Test squad, ending a four-year exile marked by persistent injuries and lengthy rehab spells. The pacer, who last played a Test in 2021, has been included in England's 16-member squad for the second Test against India at Edgbaston, starting July 2.

The 29-year-old made his first-class return just last week for Sussex, bowling 18 overs, and now finds himself back in England's red-ball plans. While the recall is a moment of relief for fans and the team alike, questions remain over whether the decision to include Archer in the squad as early as this week is too much too soon.

"Firstly you have to say it's good news for Archer and England in that Jof must have been throug...