TFW Daily – Should Archer come straight back?- England NZ, 1st Test, Lord’s Review
About this episode
The episode reviews the first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord's, discussing the implications of the match and the potential return of Jofra Archer.
Eng v NZ Daily 2026, 1st Test, Lord’s Review: It’s the day after one of the shortest 40-wicket Tests on record and Adam has Daniel Norcross with him to ponder what it all means. The Lord’s pitch is where attention continues to sit, albeit with MCC presenting a path to a better future for the contentious 22 yards. Casting to The Oval, where the next Test begins next Wednesday, is it simply the case that Jofra Archer vaults straight into the squad and, indeed, the XI? How might Shoaib Bashir’s use, or otherwise, inform this? As for the Black Caps, they simply cannot lose their bundle with their WTC implications. Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalword and win a signed copy of Wisden, or a case of Stomping Ground: browse their range at stompingground.beer Experience England’s cricket tour of South Africa 2026/27 LIVE with Gullivers Sports Travel. Find out more and book at…
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