Kevin Pietersen criticized backlash against Jofra Archer, defending players balancing IPL and international cricket after Archer missed England's first Test due to IPL commitments.

England captain Ben Stokes said the "landscape of cricket" has changed as he defended Jofra Archer's absence from the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's because of the fast…

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Ben Stokes defended Jofra Archer's absence from England's Test side against New Zealand, emphasizing the evolving priorities in modern cricket shaped by IPL commitments.

Former England batter Mark Butcher has questioned Jofra Archer's unavailability for England's first Test against New Zealand at Lord's, saying he cannot understand why one of the…

Stokes fears a hard-line stance could see the likes of Archer desert international cricket.

LONDON, June 3 : Ben Stokes defended England's decision to rest Jofra Archer for the opening test against New Zealand at Lord's after the fast bowler's Indian Premier League…

Jofra Archer wasn't included in England's XII for the first Test match vs New Zealand, causing some anger amongst pundits regarding his commitment. | Cricket

Ben Stokes said that no one should question Archer's desire to play for England, and also warned against questioning his commitment. | Cricket

England captain Ben Stokes has come out in support of fast bowler Jofra Archer amid criticism over his absence from the opening Test against New Zealand. Archer will miss the…

England coach McCullum suggests the 31-year-old could also miss the second game of the series

Kevin Pietersen, who has long highlighted the value of the IPL in a player's development, came out strongly in support of modern-day cricketers. | Cricket

Kevin Pietersen criticized backlash against Jofra Archer, defending players balancing IPL and international cricket after Archer missed England's first Test due to IPL commitments.