"Will Do Everything..." – Jofra Archer's Bold Statement Ahead of Fourth Test Against India in Manchester

England pacer Jofra Archer made his Test comeback at Lord’s after four years. Due to several serious back and elbow injuries over the last few years, the 30-year-old couldn’t play in the longest format of the game. It took him some time, but Archer is now ready to be a regular member of the Test squad. He played an important role in the close 22-run win that gave England a 2-1 lead in the series. In the third Test against India, he took five wickets and later said that he wants to play in the last two matches in Manchester and at The Oval.

The 30-year-old took a wicket with the third ball of his comeback, then picked up three more in India’s second innings as England defended a target of 192. He bowled 39.2 overs in total and kept a high pace throughout – his average speed never dropped below 87mph, and he bowled 41 balls over 90mph.

However, it is not clear if the team management will let Archer play both matches. The England team has been very careful with the pacer. It is likely that the Ben Stokes-led side will not play Archer in both Tests and will try to manage his workload.

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Meanwhile, the Barbados-born fast bowler also said that he wants to win the current series and will do everything possible to be on the flight to Australia for the Ashes later this year.

“I Will Do Everything to Be on the Plane to Australia” – Archer

“I can play the other two if they let me. I don't want to lose this series. I said I wanted to play the Test summer and I wanted to play the Ashes. One tick is already there, and I will do everything possible in my power to be on the plane to Australia in November,” Archer said, as quoted by the BBC.

Jofra Archer said, "I can play the other two Tests against India if they let me. I don't want to lose this series. Also I will do everything possible in my power to be on the plane in November for Ashes". pic.twitter.com/ZO1WnZWb7n

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 15, 2025

'The Mentality Suits Me,' Says Archer

The Lord’s Test was the first time Archer played a red-ball game under coach Brendon McCullum. Talking about it, the pacer said that the team has played an exciting brand of cricket lately, and the mindset really suits him.

Archer’s first game under the leadership of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum went really well, and he is happy that the long rehab work paid off.

“Test cricket was always going to take the most time to come back to. I played 50-over and T20 cricket for the last one and a half to two years. You always just wondered… The guys have played some really exciting cricket since Baz [McCullum] took charge. I think the team’s mindset under Baz fits the way I like to play. So, I just couldn’t wait to get back and actually do it without needing any push.”