Jofra Archer scan shows no serious damage

England fast bowler Jofra Archer is aiming to be fit for the third and fourth Tests against South Africa after a second scan on his injured right elbow showed no serious damage. Archer was forced to miss the ongoing second Test at Newlands because of the injury.

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An England spokesman on Archer's condition

An England spokesman said the scan had revealed "just bruising and swelling". He said Archer would be working with the side's medical team with a view to be fit in time for the third Test, which starts in Port Elizabeth on January 16.

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