"To have him back and to have him fit and excited about playing is a real win for English cricket," Brendon McCullum says

Brendon McCullum has backed Jofra Archer to play for England during their Test summer after the fast bowler’s encouraging displays in the Champions Trophy.

Brendon McCullum hoping to unleash Jofra Archer in India Tests - It is just over four years since Archer last featured in the longest format

England seamer Jofra Archer is "pretty keen" to play Test cricket this summer, says head coach Brendon McCullum. The 29-year-old has suffered a recurring stress fracture in his elbow and a back stress fracture since he last played Test cricket in 2021.

Jofra Archer has not played red-ball cricket for England since February 2021. Recurring stress fractures in his elbow and back have frustrated the speedster

In an otherwise difficult Champions Trophy campaign for England, Brendon McCullum did point out the brilliant performance of fast bowler Jofra Archer. Although England didn't do well overall, Archer was the pick of the bowlers in the English lineup.

BRENDON McCULLUM is optimistic he will be able to unleash Jofra Archer on Test cricket this summer – while understanding the “risks” involved for England’s injury-plagued fast bowler.

Brendon McCullum hopes England can unleash Jofra Archer on summer Test cricket - It is just over four years since Archer last featured in the longest format.