Jofra Archer enjoyed a solid match on his return from injury in England’s 23-run win over Pakistan in the second T20 international at Edgbaston
On a day when Jos Buttler crackled with the bat and regular wickets derailed Pakistan’s run chase, the biggest plus for England at the start of their T20 World Cup build-up was an unscathed return for Jofra Archer, 62 weeks since his last cap.
But come the end, the figures read two for 28 from four overs and, perhaps just as encouragingly, 90mph had been breached on the speed gun. The acid test was always going to be with the ball, however, Archer offering a reminder of the wicket-to-wicket threat last seen at home in 2020 – and a year earlier with supporters in the stands. After a tricky first set of six he returned for the 12th over, the burly Azam Khan chipping to cover off the first ball to make it 91 for five and Imad Wasim later holing out during the final rites. Solid work, with the promise of more to follow.
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