England head coach Brendon McCullum says pacer Jofra Archer is keen to play Test cricket for the country in the upcoming season. The 29-year-old has struggled with a recurring stress fracture in his elbow and a back stress fracture since his last Test appearance in 2021. England’s next Test is a one-off match against Zimbabwe on May 22, coinciding with the final stages of the IPL 2025, where Archer is set to represent the Rajasthan Royals. The five-Test series against India and the Ashes in Australia starting in November will be followed by a five- Test series against Australia in 2019. The Ashes will be the first Test to be played in Australia since the 1950s. The first Test will be played at the Ageas Bowl in Melbourne, Australia, starting on November 25. The second Test will take place at the MCG in Melbourne on November 28. The third Test will follow in Adelaide on November 30. The fourth Test will begin on November 31 in Adelaide. The fifth and final Test is in Brisbane on November 29.
