Uncapped Arshdeep ‘told to be ready’ as India eye series equaliser at The Oval
Speaking ahead of the crucial match, Gill said, “We will take a decision tomorrow. Wicket looks very green. So let’s see.”
Speaking ahead of the crucial match, Gill said, “We will take a decision tomorrow. Wicket looks very green. So let’s see.”
Archer, who last featured in a Test against India in Ahmedabad in February 2021, has been out of the red-ball side since due to a series of elbow and back injuries.
With a four-month recovery timeline, he was initially expected to miss the entire five-match series against India, which began at Headingley on Friday.
The 26-year-old, known for his white-ball exploits, is relishing the chance to bowl with the red ball and is focused on making life tough for England’s batters whenever his chance comes.
Marking the start of a new era in Indian Test cricket, the BCCI’s senior selection committee on Saturday unveiled Shubman Gill as the new captain while announcing the 18-member squad for the upcoming five-Test series in England, slated to begin on June 20.