But recent developments indicate that Archer might be back in the mix sooner, with England national selector Luke Wright stating that the pacer is on course to make a return ahead of the second Test against India, starting on 2 July in Birmingham.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Wright said, “Joff’s trucking on really well, actually. The plans for him, he’s playing a few second-team games.
“He’s getting a few loading up in the second team for Sussex, and then the idea for him is to play for Sussex against Durham, I think on the 23rd, just during the first Test.
“So, he’ll play for Sussex if all things go well, and then if things go well, fingers crossed, he should be available for the second Test.