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Jofra Archer claims wicket in first over of Test return

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Archer has not played a Test since February 2021 and had only one County Championship match for Sussex in preparation, taking one wicket in the match with a Kookaburra ball at Durham

The Cricketer | 11/07/2025 at 15:42

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