Jofra Archer's future as a Test cricketer received a boost after his central contract was extended past the 2025-26 Ashes, with England's captain Ben Stokes confident that Archer is "very interested" in returning to the format despite a recent tug-of-war with the ECB over his IPL availability.

WELLINGTON — Jofra Archer’s chances of playing in the first Test of the summer against Zimbabwe in May receded when he signed a deal for Rajasthan Royals in this year’s Indian Premier League. But just when will the fast bowler return?

Jofra Archers new contract will keep him with England until September 2026; The pace bowler has suffered with persistent injuries and not played Test cricket since 2021; Brydon Carse, Matthew Potts an

Star pacer Jofra Archer chances of returning to England Test fold increased after his central contract was extended past the 2025-26 Ashes.

The star pace bowler Jofra Archer's contract was extended by two years while the likes of Jamie Smith and Jacob Bethell received their maiden annual central contracts from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Wednesday.

England's ace pacer Jofra Archer's journey back to Test cricket has been very straightforward. After years of suffering from injuries, the England and Wales Cricket Board () has extended his central contract.