Jofra Archer likely to miss second Test against South Africa due to injury scare

England's pace spearhead Jofra Archer has come under scanner of an injury and is doubtful of playing second Test against South Africa at Newlands in Cape Town. During team's training session on Wednesday, Archer complained of sore elbow and subsequently bowled only six balls during training session. second Test between England and South Africa begins on January 3.

This adds to visiting English team's illness woe which has affected twelve of players including skipper Joe Root as well. Archer's mighty spell which comprised of a tactical short ball ploy helped him bag six wickets in first Test at Centurion. However, England lost first Test to Proteas by 107 runs. 

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Earlier, head coach Chris Silverwood had hinted that team manment might have to drop one of veteran pacers, James Anderson or Stuart Broad owing to spin assistance provided at Newlands. However, if Archer is t deemed fit for match, manment might have to drop  idea to make way for Somerset spinner Jack Leach. 

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'We are t afraid to make a big decision'

"In Jimmy (Anderson) and Stuart (Broad), we have a wealth of experience and we'd be really stupid t to take that into consideration every game, But, equally, you want your youngsters to come through, and if we're going to make room for a spinner, we've got to have a look at which seamers are right for this pitch. If re's a big decision, we're t afraid to make it," ICC quoted English Head Coach. 

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Furrmore, Skipper Joe Root had views similar to Coach Silverwood ahead of second Test as he said, "You've got to look at surface and at an attack you feel is best going to counter that and best counter opposition." He added, "I think ideal scenario is to have people pushing m [Anderson and Broad] all time so that y're constantly trying to improve mselves. y've got fantastic records behind m and y've produced fantastic things for England in very recent past. You don't want to wish those guys away or look back and think, 'we've forced Jimmy Anderson out."

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