[Spports] The Ashes 2023: Jofra Archer ruled out for summer as England recall Jonny Bairstow

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Fast bowler Jofra Archer has been ruled out for the summer but Jonny Bairstow has returned to the England Test squad as wicketkeeper in place of Ben Foakes.Bairstow, who has not played for England since breaking his leg in August, will take the gloves against Ireland on 1 June.

Fast bowler Archer has a recurrence of the stress fracture in his right elbow.James Anderson is named in the 15-man squad despite suffering a groin injury whilst playing for Lancashire.The four-day Test against the Irish at Lord's is England's final preparation for the Ashes series against Australia, which begins on 16 June.Short presentational grey lineEngland squad: Ben Stokes (Durham captain), James Anderson (Lancashire), Jonny Bairstow (Yorkshire), Stuart Broad (Nottinghamshire), Harry Brook (Yorkshire), Zak Crawley (Kent), Ben Duckett (Nottinghamshire), Dan Lawrence (Essex), Jack Leach (Somerset), Ollie Pope (Surrey), Matthew Potts (Durham), Ollie Robinson (Sussex), Joe Root (Yorkshire), Chris Woakes (Warwickshire), Mark Wood (Durham).Anderson expects to be fit 'in a couple of weeks''Archer's latest injury is the cruellest of blows'How to follow the Ashes on the BBCShort presentational grey lineAnderson is joined by Stuart Broad, Ollie Robinson and Matthew Potts in the fast-bowling department, while Mark Wood provides a high-pace option after missing the 1-1 draw in New Zealand.There is also a recall for Chris Woakes, who last played a Test in March of last year and is yet to feature since captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum took charge.Batter Ollie Pope has officially been confirmed as Stokes' vice-captain after leading England in warm-up matches over the winter. His elevation is significant, given Stokes' recent trouble with a long-standing knee complaint.

 

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