The one that shone brightest was the performance, as well as the fitness, of fast bowler Jofra Archer. He bowled his allotted quota in each of the first two games, as well as nine of the 29.1 ...

Brendon McCullum has backed Jofra Archer to play for England during their Test summer after the fast bowler’s encouraging displays in the Champions Trophy. Archer took six wickets across England ...

England seamer Jofra Archer is "pretty keen" to play Test cricket this summer, says head coach Brendon McCullum. The 29-year-old has suffered a recurring stress fracture in his elbow and a back ...

“We know how great Jofra is at the very top of his game and to have him back, fit and excited about playing is a real win for English cricket,” England head coach McCullum said. Recommended ...

Brendon McCullum is increasingly confident that Jofra Archer will return to Test cricket this summer. Optimism has been hard to extract from England’s woeful Champions Trophy campaign ...

Brendon McCullum is optimistic he will be able to unleash Jofra Archer on Test cricket this summer all while “understanding the risks involved” for England’s injury-plagued fast bowler.

LAHORE: Wicket-keeper/batter Jamie Smith and paceman Jofra Archer were included in the England playing XI on Thursday for their crucial Champions Trophy opening match against arch-rivals Australia.