England's cricket stalwart, James Anderson, has strongly advocated for the inclusion of Jofra Archer in the upcoming third Test against India at Lord's. Archer, who has been sidelined due to a series of injuries, is poised to make his first Test appearance in over four years.

Archer's Road to Recovery Jofra Archer's journey back to fitness has primarily been through white-ball cricket. His recent red-ball comeback for Sussex against Durham in the County Championship, where he bowled 18 overs, marks a significant step towards his return to Test cricket.

Anderson's Perspective Anderson, England's all-time leading wicket-taker, expressed his views on the Tailenders podcast, stating, "You could keep trying to build his overs up and play him later in the series, but it could be too late by then." He was part of the England team during Archer's last Test against India in Ahmedabad in 2021.

Archer's Recent Form Archer returned to the England squad for the second Test at Edgbaston, which India won by 336 runs, leveling the series at 1-1. The third Test is set to begin on Thursday, and Anderson believes Archer's inclusion is crucial. "I think he will play," said Anderson. "He's played one game for Sussex, he was around the team at Edgbaston and bowled a bit. I just feel like you've got to play him. It's too crucial a game not to."

Team Strategy and Risks England head coach Brendon McCullum has indicated that Archer is "ready to go" and will be considered for selection. Archer's return could revitalize an England attack that appeared fatigued during the second Test. The potential inclusion of Chris Woakes, known for his excellent record at Lord's, and the possible debut of Jamie Overton, add further intrigue to England's selection strategy.

Expert Opinions Former England captain Michael Vaughan commented on the risks involved, stating, "Whatever England go with, it's a huge risk. I would have loved to see Archer play a bit more cricket. England believe he has done enough in terms of workload."

Conclusion As England prepares for the decisive Test at Lord's, the inclusion of Jofra Archer could be a game-changer. His pace and skill, combined with the strategic insights of James Anderson and Brendon McCullum, may well tip the scales in England's favor.