The first match of the three-match Test series played between hosts England and West Indies was quite exciting, but the West Indies team took 1-0 lead. Following the defeat in this match, questions were raised on the decision of the England team's stand-in captain Ben Stokes and the team management, in which they included Jofra Archer in the playing eleven in place of experienced fast bowler Stuart Broad. However, Stokes did not regret this decision.
On the other hand, Jofra Archer, who was included in the playing eleven in place of Broad in the first Test, could not do anything special. He did not get any wickets in the first innings, while in the second innings he managed to take three wickets, but could not break the middle order of the West Indies. It was being said about West Indies' second and last innings of the match that if Broad was playing these matches, the result could have been something else.
However, there is no guarantee that England's fast bowler Stuart Broad will get a place in the team for the next match. The head coach of the England cricket team, Chris Silverwood, on Monday made it clear that there is no guarantee of the return of fast bowler Stuart Broad in the team for the second cricket Test against the West Indies, saying that the selection options were open to other players as well. The second Test match of the series will start in Manchester from Thursday.
England team coach Silverwood has said, "Nothing is fixed in this team, as we have seen and players are challenging for their place. All will be considered. We have one or two strong players, As you can imagine. I already come to see the players. I mean, we'll probably know more after training tomorrow. We'll see them how they have the paces and how they look. "
