After playing his first Test in four years and playing a crucial role in England’s 22-run win over India at Lord’s, Jofra Archer has sent a stern message to Shubman Gill and co., saying he wants to win the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.“I guess I was a little emotional. It was a long journey back — a lot of rehab, a lot of training — but it’s moments like this that make it all worth it,” Archer was quoted as saying by The Times.“The hardest part has been playing cricket for the last year and a half and still having my training wheels on. I am a bit speechless as to how things are coming along. I can play the other two Tests if they let me — I don’t want to lose this series.”The England speedster has also set his eyes on the Ashes.“I told Keysey (Rob Key, the England managing director) that I wanted to play the Test summer and I wanted to play the Ashes,” Archer said.
“I think one tick is already there, and I will do everything in my power to be on the plane in November.”The 30-year-old has long been troubled by elbow and back injuries, and has played only white-ball cricket for England since 2021.“I guess I was a little bit emotional (after England’s win). It was a long journey. I can’t tell you the number of keyboard warriors there have been over the last three or four years,” Archer told Sky Sports after playing a pivotal role in helping England take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.“It (the comeback) was a long time coming — a lot of rehab, a lot of training — but it’s moments like this that make it all worth it. The whole crowd gave me a huge lift,” he added.
