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England hoping Jofra Archer is available for 2nd Test vs NZ, says Brendon McCullum

England hoping Jofra Archer is available for 2nd Test vs NZ, says Brendon McCullum

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3 min readJun 8, 2026 10:23 PM IST England head coach Brendon McCullum is hopeful of ace fast bowler Jofra Archer being available to play for their second Test against New Zealand at The Oval, having missed the first due to the quick turnover after the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL). Archer’s decision to skip the first Test due to playing in the IPL was a topic of much controversy. “We are hopeful he will be available for the second Test. Then we will work out conditions-wise where we are at,” McCullum told reporters after England won the first test by 115 runs. “He is following a plan and we completely trust Jof. He has shown in the past that he gets himself ready based on the plans we get together and come up with. He has always turned up in the condition we want from him.” In Archer’s absence, Gus Atkinson, Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue combined to take 19 wickets in England’s low-scoring win at Lord’s on Sunday, and McCullum indicated Archer would …

Jofra Archer has ‘no interest in playing Test cricket’, ECB blasted for ‘ludicrous’ handling of star fast bowler

Jofra Archer has ‘no interest in playing Test cricket’, ECB blasted for ‘ludicrous’ handling of star fast bowler

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One of the key talking points during the IPL, particularly from an English perspective, was the extended spells spent in India by two Test regulars in Jofra Archer and Jacob Bethell. While Bethell was questioned over spending his time on the RCB bench instead of participating in the County Championship, Archer faced criticism over his extended participation given his history with injuries and workload concerns. Jofra Archer was with RR for the entirety of the IPL season, causing criticism. (AP Photo) Right on the eve of England’s summer Test series against New Zealand, Archer was put on blast again – as was the England & Wales Cricket Board, who were criticised by Simon Doull for being careless with the handling of Archer in recent months. “It’s ludicrous, absolutely ludicrous. How are you paying this guy up to a million pound a year and he’s not available for your first Test match? It’s absolutely ludicrous,” Doull lambasted the ECB on Sky Sports, following the confirmation that Archer would not participate in the opening Test of the …

Doull lashes into Archer for missing 1st NZ vs ENG Test

Doull lashes into Archer for missing 1st NZ vs ENG Test

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3 min readJun 3, 2026 04:57 PM IST With England pacer Jofra Archer missing the first England vs New Zealand Test, set to start from Thursday, after his stint with Indian premier League franchise Rajasthan Royals, former Former New Zealand cricketer and broadcaster Simon Doull lashed into the player, saying he has no interest in playing Test cricket. “It’s ludicrous, absolutely ludicrous. How are you paying this guy up to a million pound a year and he’s not available for your first Test match? It’s absolutely ludicrous,” Doull said on Sky Sports. The 56-year-old also named Tim Southee, Trent Boult and Matt Henry as players who should serve as examples for Archer on how to balance IPL and national duties. “The last time New Zealand came here, we go back to that last Bazball series. Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Matt Henry were all practicing in between games in the IPL with the red ball and getting through over and overs and overs so they were ready to go when they arrived. I think they arrived …

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Archer Star as Rajasthan Royals Set Up Qualifier 2 Clash vs Gujarat Titans

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Archer Star as Rajasthan Royals Set Up Qualifier 2 Clash vs Gujarat Titans

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A blistering knock from Vaibhav Suryavanshi and a three-wicket haul from Jofra Archer have set up the Rajasthan Royals to post a 47-run victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Mullanpur. By this win, they advance to the qualifier 02, where they face the Gujarat Titans in Friday’s clash. After being invited to bat first, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi opened the innings while Pat Cummins opened the bowling attack. The 15-year old troubled SRH bowlers struggled to contain runs. Vaibhav Suryavanshi brought up a 16-ball fifty and also made a record-breaking history on smashing the Most sixes in a single IPL season. The Previous record was held by Chris Gayle, who smashed 59 sixes in the 2012 season. Despite using four bowling options, SRH couldn’t break the partnership as the Rajasthan Royals scored 80 runs in the power play. Suryavanshi did not stop as he went on to score 97 runs off 28 deliveries. However, Praful Hinge bagged the crucial wicket of the 15-year-old, breaking the 125-run partnership for the first wicket. Vaibhav Suryavanshi was on …

Jofra Archer Wrecks SRH’s Chase With Fiery Triple Strike

Jofra Archer Wrecks SRH’s Chase With Fiery Triple Strike

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A brilliant spell in the power play from Jofra Archer has put the Rajasthan Royals in front during the eliminator game of the IPL 2026, played against Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 27 at Mullanpur. He bagged three wickets in three overs despite being expensive, putting an advantage for the Royals in defending their target. After being invited to bat first, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryvanshi opened the innings while Pat Cummins opened the bowling attack. The 15-year old troubled SRH bowlers struggled to contain runs. Vaibhav Suryavanshi brought up a 16-ball fifty and also made a record-breaking history on smashing the Most sixes in a single IPL season. The Previous record was held by Chris Gayle, who smashed 59 sixes in the 2012 season. Despite using four bowling options, SRH couldn’t break the partnership as the Rajasthan Royals scored 80 runs in the power play. Suryavanshi did not stop as he went on to score 97 runs off 28 deliveries. However, Praful Hinge bagged the crucial wicket of the 15-year-old, breaking the 125-run partnership for …

All-round Archer takes RR to playoffs

All-round Archer takes RR to playoffs

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Mumbai: Having created some of the most spectacular moments with the new ball in a season dominated by batters, Jofra Archer wasn’t going to loosen his hold in a tie Rajasthan Royals had to win. Archer was at his fiery best and Mumbai Indians simply succumbed to his powers at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Rajasthan Royals’ Jofra Archer in action against Mumbai Indians. (AP) Archer’s all-round brilliance consisting of a crucial late-overs batting cameo, an outstanding three-over spell in the Powerplay, and a return to dismiss the rampaging Hardik Pandya for 34 (15b) at the back end of RR’s defence of 205 ruined any chances the eliminated hosts may have had to end their season on a high. The match was being played in front of 20,000 less privileged children in MI’s annual Education and Sports for All initiative. The Royals’ 30-run win in their final league game lifted them up to 16 points in the table, handing them the fourth playoff place. It dashed the playoffs hopes of Punjab Kings (15 points) and …

Royals take last IPL 2026 playoff berth by beating Mumbai on their home patch | Cricket News

Royals take last IPL 2026 playoff berth by beating Mumbai on their home patch | Cricket News

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5 min readMay 24, 2026 08:50 PM IST Synopsis: Jofra Archer’s all-round exploits help Rajasthan Royals beat Mumbai Indians by 30 runs and qualify for IPL Playoffs. The Mumbai Indians–Rajasthan Royals clash on Sunday had not just the attention of a packed Wankhede Stadium, but also the Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders camps. In the end, RR, helped by a collective batting effort and Jofra Archer’s brilliance, prevailed to knock the other two contenders out of the playoff race. All-round impact After many seasons of failing to hit his straps, Archer has bowled with renewed venom in IPL 2026, and came into the final league match in excellent rhythm. The strong crowd of schoolkids raised their voices to the highest decibel level when Rohit Sharma made his way to the centre, and his duel with Archer was the one to watch out for. The pacer got out-swing on his first two balls and then, off the fourth, got one to move away sharply. Rohit played down the wrong line, the ball took the edge, …

Jofra Archer Cameo Set up Rajasthan Royals to post 205/8 vs Mumbai

Jofra Archer Cameo Set up Rajasthan Royals to post 205/8 vs Mumbai

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A brilliant contribution from Jofra Archer set up the Rajasthan Royals to post 205 runs against the Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2026 game played at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. He smashed 32 runs off 15 deliveries, which included 1 four and 3 sixes on Sunday’s clash, helping the side to post a massive total. After being invited to bat first, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi opened the innings while Deepak Chahar opened the bowling attack. With Will Jacks bagging the wicket of Yashasvi Jaiswal for 27 runs, Deepak Chahar bagged the wicket of Suryavanshi for 4 runs. With AM Ghazanfar bagging the wicket of AM Ghazanfar for 14 runs, Dhruv Jurel and Dasun Shanaka are on the crease by the end of the powerplay as Rajasthan Royals scored 54 runs in the powerplay. The duo forged a 45-run partnership before Dasun Shanaka got dismissed on a runout for 29 runs. Corbin Bosch bagged a crucial wicket, dismissing Dhruv Jurel for 38 runs. Deepak Chahar and Shardul Thakur picked the wickets of Donovan Ferreira, Jofra Archer …

How Jofra Archer has stepped up for the Rajasthan Royals | Cricket News

How Jofra Archer has stepped up for the Rajasthan Royals | Cricket News

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There was a time when Jofra Archer’s presence in an IPL XI brought fear in the opposition camp even before a ball was bowled. Then that feeling disappeared as injuries took a toll on his body. After many tough seasons, that seems to have returned in IPL 2026, where, for the Rajasthan Royals (RR), he has made an impact, quietly but unmistakably. Since his IPL debut in 2018, he has had his share of peaks and troughs. There was an explosive phase between 2018 and 2020, where he took 46 wickets in 35 matches. Then came the halts — no IPL in 2021 and 2022 — followed by stop-start returns, where he never quite looked the same fearsome bowler. This season, though, something has felt different. His return of 18 wickets in 13 matches is not merely numbers; it is the first time in a while in the IPL that he has looked like a bowler who can crack open matches at the start and give RR an early edge. 𝙍𝙄𝙂𝙃𝙏 𝙊𝙉 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙀𝙔 👊 …

Jofra Archer opens up on his viral tweet phenomenon: ‘Gets a bit much’

Jofra Archer opens up on his viral tweet phenomenon: ‘Gets a bit much’

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3 min readMay 21, 2026 12:04 PM IST There is a running joke on social media that there seems to be a Jofra Archer tweet for everything. A dropped catch, a freak collapse, a political upset, a last-ball finish, even a bizarre IPL moment from years later – somehow, an old post from Archer’s account resurfaces and fits the situation uncannily well. Over time, the internet transformed Archer’s old tweets into cricket folklore. During the 2019 ODI World Cup, several of his years-old posts went viral because fans felt they had “predicted” major moments from the tournament. The phenomenon returned during IPL seasons too, including when David Miller did not finish a chase for Delhi Capitals and when he smashed four sixes off Lungi Ngidi in 2020. Archer himself, though, insists there is no secret behind the posts. “When you try, it doesn’t happen, so just let it happen naturally,” Archer told Star Sports with a laugh while speaking about his viral tweets. The England fast bowler admitted that the constant attention to his past …