Jofra Archer

Joe Root made a winning start to his second spell as England captain. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Joe Root's England reboot off to the perfect start with rout of Pakistan
APPARENTLY some 41,000 pints were sold on day one of the Headingley Test, 31,000 on day two and 36,000 on day three.

Class act: England’s Joe Root passed two more landmarks on day four of the second Test with New Zealand at The Kia Oval, but his heroics couldn’t save the hosts.

Joe Root reaches two more landmarks as England send SOS to Ben Stokes

England's Ben Stokes speaks with Gus Atkinson. The England and Wales Cricket Board has announced it is investigating "a breach of team protocols" following the first Test against New Zealand. Its statement continued: "Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were present at a nightclub in the early hours of Monday morning when an incident took place.". (Picture: Robbie Stephenson/PA Wire)

England captain in the dock over nightclub incident after Test win

Jofra Archer of England is not playing in the first Test at Lord's (Picture: Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Playing cricket for England - or not - nice work if you can get it: Chris Waters

Harry Brook leaves the field after being dismissed by Jasprit Bumrah. Photo by Prakash Singh/Getty Images

No happy ending for Harry Brook’s England as they fail to book place in final

Will Jacks took 3-22 and chipped in with the bat as England took down Sri Lanka. Photo by Dibyangshu SARKAR / AFP via Getty Images

It’s a belated happy birthday for Brook as England begin Super Eights with a win

Pointing the way to the Super Eights: England captain Harry Brook. Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images

T20 World Cup: England get the Italian job done to book Super Eights place

We got there in the end: Harry Brook, right, leads his team off the field after their nail-biting win against Nepal. Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images

England survive almighty scare in World Cup opener

Harry Brook of England playing a shot at Pallekele Cricket Stadium. Photo by Sameera Peiris/Getty Images

Harry Brook’s England win T20 series in Sri Lanka

Time to rise: England’s Harry Brook walks through the stadium during a nets session at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, ahead of the fourth Ashes Test which began in the early hours.

The Ashes: Stokes and England have nowhere to hide in Melbourne

Gus Atkinson walks off after his dismissal at the Gabba. Picture: Robbie Stephenson/PA Wire.

Even Phil Tufnell turns into Fred Trueman as England go from bad to worse

Finally: England's Joe Root celebrates his century at the Gabba. Picture: David Gray/AFP via Getty Images

The Ashes: Was it ever in doubt? The great Joe Root achieves his Holy Grail

England's Ben Stokes leads the players off the field at the end of play on day one of the first test of the NRMA Insurance Ashes Series 2025 at the Optus Stadium in Perth (Picture: PA)

The Ashes: Stokes takes a five-for as England fightback on wild first day

The England squad pictured before the first Test in Perth. According to AI, a classic is in store. Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images.

We asked AI to predict the Ashes - this is what it said ...

Harry Brook admitted he is starting to get frustrated at England’s topsy-turvy batting after they crashed to another ODI series defeat (Picture: Adam Davy/PA Wire)

'Not a million miles away': Brook has no concerns over batting frailties

England's Harry Brook (L) plays a shot in front of New Zealand's Tom Latham during the second one-day international (ODI) (Picture: DJ MILLS/AFP via Getty Images)

Harry Brook worried as England's pre-Ashes batting woes continue

England's Harry Brook hits out during the first International T20 Match at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. Picture date: Wednesday September 10, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Nick Potts/PA

Brook on T20 defeat to South Africa and Archer omission

England captain Ben Stokes looking India's Ravindra Jadeja during day five of the Fourth Rothesay Men's Test at the Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester

Ben Stokes battered, bruised but proud as England and India force deciding Test

Harry Brook, Jamie Smith and Ollie Pope of England celebrate after Mohammed Siraj of India bowled to win the 3rd Rothesay Test Match between England and India at Lord's Cricket Ground on July 14, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

‘Amazing effort’ as England win Lord’s thriller against India

MAGIC MOMENT: England's Joe Root celebrates beating India by 22 runs on day five of the third Test at Lord's Picture: Bradley Collyer/PA

England get over the line to end India's defiance at Lord's

Jofra Archer of England looks on from the boundary edge during day one of the 2nd Rothesay Test Match between England and India at Edgbaston (Picture: Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Jofra Archer brings 'X factor' to get England back on track against India
Stuart Broad believes a Test comeback by Jofra Archer could help England unsettle India after a “borderline perfect” performance by the tourists at Edgbaston.
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India's Akash Deep (right) celebrates after taking the final wicket of England's Brydon Carse as the tourists levelled up the series at Edgbaston.

Gus Atkinson drafted in as Ben Stokes shakes up England bowling attack

A photograph on the wall of England captain Ben Stokes as he speaks during a press conference at Edgbaston, Birmingham.(Picture: PA)

England v India: Headingley left Ben Stokes 'a shadow of my normal self'

PROMISING: England fast bowler, Jofra Archer has come through a hectic workload unscathed. Picture: Gareth Copley/Getty Images

England move on after Champions Trophy as Archer offers Test hope

Over and out: Jos Buttler. Photo by Sameer Ali/Getty Images.

A fitting end to England’s campaign and Jos Buttler’s captaincy - Chris Waters

Shubman Gill hits out during an innings that anchored India's chase. Photo by Noah Seelam/AFP via Getty Images.

Tough tour continues as England lose ODI opener in Nagpur

Adil Rashid celebrates with Phil Salt after dismissing Tilak Varma of India as England got their first victory of the T20 series. Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images.

Adil Rashid makes key contributions with bat and ball to keep England alive

India's Tilak Varma celebrates his team's win at the end of the second Twenty20 international against England in Chennai. Photo by R.SATISH BABU/AFP via Getty Images.

Improved performance but same outcome leaves England on the brink

Jos Buttler of England reacts after the T20 International match between India and England at Eden Gardens. Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images.

Not much for Buttler to smile about as England are spanked

England's Harry Brook during a nets session at Trent Bridge, Nottingham (Picture: Jacob King/PA Wire)

England v Australia: Harry Brook to bring a touch of 'Bazball' to captaincy

LEADING MEN: England's Phil Salt is congratulated by team-mate Jonathan Bairstow, left, after reaching his half century in the eight-wicket win over the West Indies at Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in St Lucia Picture: AP/Ramon Espinosa

Bairstow helps England show they mean business at T20 World Cup

READY FOR ACTION: England's Jofra Archer catches during a net session in Bridgetown Picture: Gareth Copley/Getty Images

Champions England set to step up intensity in defence of T20 crown
JOS BUTTLER has promised his England side will bring “100 per cent intensity” when they kick off their T20 World Cup defence against neighbours Scotland later today.
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FEELING GOOD: England's Adil Rashid -seen celebrating a wicket in Thursday's win over Pakistan at the Kia Oval - believes the defending T20 World Cup champions are well-prepared to defend their title, starting with their opening game against Scotland on Tuesday. Picture: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images

Rashid reveals why England are confident ahead of T20 title defence

BACK IN THE GAME: England's Jofra Archer, pictured during a nets session at Headingley earlier this week. Picture: Danny Lawson/PA

Archer lifts England's chances as Bairstow warms up nicely

BACK IN THE GAME: England's Jofra Archer during a nets session at Headingley ahead of the first T20 International against Pakistan on Wednesday. Picture: Danny Lawson/PA

Archer expected to give England 'fear factor' for T20 Headingley opener

BACK IN THE FRAME: England fast bowler, Jofra Archer Picture: Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images

Archer, Bairstow and Brook among England's T20 World Cup options

NEW DEAL: Yorkshire batter Joe Root has agreed a new three-year central contract with England. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA

Yorkshire CCC quintet handed new England deals

STRIKE FORCE: Surrey's Gus Atkinson of Surrey could be a major player for England at this year's World Cup Picture: Ben Hoskins/Getty Images

Atkinson backed as ideal replacement for England's Jofra Archer

BACK IN THE GAME: Yorkshire's Jonny Bairstow batting against Glamorgan in the recent County Championship clash at Headingley. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Bairstow in, Foakes out as England gear up for Ashes

'The likes of Ben Stokes for example are struggling with consistently niggling joint issues'. PIC: PA

Why do cricketers keep rushing back from injury? - YP Letters

Jonny Bairstow got his fitness back during a spell for Yorkshire (Picture: George Wood/Getty Images)

Jonny Bairstow back in England squad but Jofra Archer is out of Ashes

SETBACK: England bowler Jofra Archer, pictured during the 1st T20 International between Bangladesh and England at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in March this year. After a short stint with Mubai Indians in the IPL, he is back home nursing an injury. Picture: Gareth Copley/Getty Images.

Archer doubtful for Ashes Test due to latest injury concern

BACK IN THE GAME: England's fast bowler Jofra Archer has impressed during the recent ODI series against Bangladesh - his main target being this summer's Ashes Test series against Australia Picture: Shaun Botterill/PA.

Archer remains at forefront of England's minds for Ashes return

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JULY 30: Jonathan Bairstow of England reacts during an England Nets Session on July 30, 2022 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)

Jonny Bairstow on the 'right track' to return after freak injury

Rassie van der Dussen, who top-scored for South Africa with 111. Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images/Getty Images.

Roy hits ton and Archer returns - but England start low-key series with defeat

BACK IN THE GAME: England's Jofra Archer Picture: Lee Smith/PA.

Archer prepares for England comeback in Ashes and World Cup year

RISING STAR: England's Harry Brook, left, is congratulated by Ben Stokes after scoring century against Pakistan in Rawalpindi. The Yorkshire batsman has been picked to face South Africa. Picture: AP Photo/Anjum Naveed

Yorkshire pair make England Test squad to face New Zealand

TON UP: Yorkshire's Harry Brook celebrates after scoring his first Test century for England on day one of the first Test match against Pakistan in Rawalpindi Picture: AP Photo/Anjum Naveed.

Yorkshire's Brook rewarded for brilliant form with England ODI call-up

Jofra Archer of England bowls during a nets session at Kensington Oval. (Picture: Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Jofra Archer reveals Test match ambitions after England Lions cameo

Dawid Malan of England after the loss to Australia at Adelaide Oval on November 17. (Picture: Sarah Reed/Getty Images)

Dawid Malan still has big future in England limited over plans

Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow, pictured celebrating England's victory over India at Edgbaston last summer, have been awarded annual central contracts. Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images.

Six of the best for Yorkshire CCC stars awarded new deals by England

England captain Ben Stokes looks on after winning the series following victory on day five of the third LV= Insurance Test match at the Kia Oval, London. (Picture: PA)

Ben Stokes plotting Ashes revenge after England swat aside South Africa

KILLER BLOW: Australia celebrate as Jhye Richardson takes the final wicket of England's James Anderson to win the second Ashes Test in Adelaide. Picture: Jason O'Brien/PA

The Ashes: Silverwood accepts he is under pressure to deliver with England

England captain Eoin Morgan. Picture: Shaun Botterill/PA Wire.

T20 World Cup: Final ambitions for Eoin Morgan and depleted England

Rivals: India's Virat Kohli and England's Eoin Morgan with the Series trophy during the 1st T20 International at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

Who will win the World Cup T20? Chris Waters on cricket

Back in the fold: David Willey with captain Eoin Morgan. Picture: Getty Images

Yorkshire CCC's David Willey back in the England fold

Speedy: England's Mark Wood says he and Tymal Mills will be pushing each other to greater heights in the T20 World Cup. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA Wire.

How Mark Wood and Tymal Mills can spur each other to greater heights for England

Ben Stokes: Is on an indefinite break to prioritise his mental health and recover from injury.

Ben Stokes could miss Twenty20 World Cup, but won’t be rushed back

Mr Happy: The normally reserved England bowler James Anderson, left, can’t mask his feelings after getting India’s Virat Kohli out first ball at Trent Bridge.Picture: Tim Goode/PA Wire.

England v India, First Test, Day Two: ‘Mr Grumpy’ James Anderson delighted with ...

INTERNATIONAL HONOURS: For Yorkshire's Jonny Bairstow. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Yorkshire's Jonny Bairstow makes England squad despite injury scare

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