Jofra Archer expressed optimism about his cricket future, stating he might continue playing until he’s 40 due to England’s effective four-man pace attack. This month’s Test series against Pakistan marks the first time Archer has teamed up with Ollie Robinson, Josh Tongue, and Gus Atkinson, yielding impressive results.

In their recent match, Pakistan struggled significantly, getting dismissed for 171 and 135 in an innings defeat at Headingley, and then collapsing for 110 at Lord’s, trailing 261 runs behind England. Archer showcased his prowess, taking three wickets for 26 runs, while Robinson shone with four for 11 over 13 overs.

Archer highlighted the benefits of having multiple seamers, stating, “Each day it will be someone else’s turn... it feels like no one is ever going to be overworked.” He emphasized the importance of sharing the workload, which allows bowlers to remain fresh and effective.

Clocked at 94mph, Archer averaged 90.7mph during his opening spell, marking the fastest new ball delivery for England, although he modestly downplayed the speed gun's accuracy.

Looking ahead, heavy rain is forecasted, potentially affecting play as England builds on their second innings total of 81 for three, featuring a resilient 30 not out from Emilio Gay.

On the other side, Pakistan's head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed faced inquiries about reports of a potential boycott following a controversial interview aired during lunch, but he quickly dismissed the claims, saying, “We are just focusing on the match.”