In his first first-class appearance in four years, Archer bowled 18 overs, returned 1 for 32, and dismissed opener Emilio Gay
Former England cricketer Michael Vaughan spoke about whether the pacer should be put straight into the playing eleven for the 2nd Test at Edgbaston or not and he didn't look to supportive of the fact.
With just days to go before the second Test in Birmingham, the team may face an even tougher challenge, playing without their premier fast bowler, Jasprit Bumrah.
Team India will tour Australia in October and November 2025, featuring three One-Day Internationals, beginning in Perth, followed by a five-match T20I series, concluding in Brisbane on November 8.
Ashwin praised Rishabh Pant's twin centuries, suggesting they were among the standout performances in recent times. However, he argued that comparisons with MS Dhoni are misplaced.
Pant's audacious shot selection has often left fans holding their breath in matches but has given him the results he wants as well on multiple occasions.
A sports hernia is a soft tissue injury in the groin or lower abdomen, commonly affecting muscles, tendons, or ligaments-a recurring issue in the batter's case.
Australia, playing their first Test in the Caribbean in a decade, were left stunned as 14 wickets tumbled in a single day - the most on an opening day at the venue since 2011.
After suffering their fourth consecutive defeat on Sunday, team star Heinrich Klaasen admitted that the Orcas desperately need to "get on a roll" to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Rana, 23, was initially a surprise inclusion in the squad, given his limited red-ball experience and mixed performances.
Industry legends including Sachin Tendulkar, minister and ACC member Ashish Shelar, Minal Amol Kale, and league commissioner Suraj Samat spearhead the committee.
The two teams last faced each other in a two-match Test series in Australia, which ended in a 1-1 draw.
Despite five Indian batters registering centuries across both innings, India failed to seal the game, leading to questions around on-field leadership.
When asked specifically about vice-captain Pant's back-to-back centuries, Gambhir brushed off the praise.
India suffered a defeat in the opening Test at Headingley as England successfully chased 371, powered by Ben Duckett's 149.
Ben Duckett's audacious 149 set the tone, while composed support from Zak Crawley, Joe Root and debutant Jamie Smith completed the second highest successful chase in England's Test history
If the Indian team management opts for another all-rounder, Nitish Kumar Reddy is expected to be a like-for-like replacement in India's Playing XI for the second Test.
Notably, the last two captains, i.e., Gill and Bumrah, have both lost their debut game to England while defending a target in excess of 350 runs.
The last time India lost a Test defending 350-plus was back in 2022, also against England, who chased down the 378-run target at Birmingham.
ENG vs IND HIGHLIGHTS: This is only the second time India have lost a match defending 350 plus in the final innings (Both against England)