India, July 9 -- After more than four years away from the format, Jofra Archer's return to Test cricket has sparked attention across the cricketing world, and India vice-captain Rishabh Pant has welcomed it with open arms. Speaking on the eve of the third Test at Lord's, Pant called Archer's comeback "a good contest" but made it clear that the focus, as always, is on giving his best for the team.

"Personally, whenever I step on the field, I enjoy my cricket and try to give my 100 percent. It's not particularly about any individual. Yes, it's going to be a good contest, because he's also coming after a long break. But yes, I'm happy he's back," Pant said in the pre-match press conference on Wednesday.

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