Jofra Archer Targets 2025 Ashes Return Amid Injury Comeback

Jofra Archer, the England fast bowler has stated his ambition to participate in the 2025-26 Ashes series in Australia as he plans his comeback to Test cricket. Archer, who has been absent from the longer format since February 2021 due to ongoing back and elbow injuries has recently shone in England’s T20 World Cup campaign. His performance in T20 cricket has sparked hopes that his injury troubles may be over.

At 29, Archer believes his speed will offer a significant advantage on Australia’s traditionally bouncy pitches, supporting England captain Ben Stokes’ mission to reclaim the Ashes. However, England’s management will carefully control Archer’s workload and he will not play red-ball cricket throughout 2024. Archer plans to use the rest of this year to demonstrate his fitness and readiness for future challenges.

Jofra Archer, who played a key role in England’s 2019 World Cup victory and made headlines with his Ashes debut at Lord’s by injuring Steve Smith is determined to silence his critics and feature in another Ashes series. England managing director Rob Key has suggested that Archer could realistically aim for next year’s home Test series against India for his return.

Moreover, Archer plans to play first-class cricket early next summer to build up his fitness and prepare for Test cricket. Archer is about to debut in The Hundred with the Southern Brave against London Spirit. Although he is excited about this opportunity, he remains focused on managing his workload carefully.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan hopes Archer will make the 2025 Ashes, envisioning a formidable bowling attack including Archer, Mark Wood and Gus Atkinson. Vaughan emphasizes the need to give Archer the time to fully recover and reach peak form.