England Sticks to Winning Squad Despite Archer's Absence

England continues with their winning XI for the second Test against India, despite Jofra Archer missing practice due to a family emergency. Archer, rejoining on Tuesday, missed the opening Test and hasn't played in a Test for over four years, still awaits his opportunity.

England have chosen to maintain an unchanged team for the second Test against India despite the absence of fast bowler Jofra Archer from Monday's training session at Edgbaston due to a family emergency.

Archer, who is anticipated to return to the squad on Tuesday ahead of Wednesday's Test, wasn't part of the initial victory at Headingley, where England secured a five-wicket win. He was only recently added to the squad for the five-match series.

The England and Wales Cricket Board reported that Archer, beset by ongoing elbow issues, last appeared in a Test over four years ago. England enters the second Test leading the series 1-0, with key players like Ben Stokes and Joe Root in the lineup.

(With inputs from agencies.)