Archer may not be ready for England's second Test against New Zealand

England fast bowler Jofra Archer may be unavailable for the second Test match between England and New Zealand. Archer also missed the first Test after competing in the Indian Premier League.

England fast bowler Jofra Archer is a doubt for the second Test against New Zealand, coming after he missed the opening match of the series.

Archer sat out England's first Test against New Zealand because he had been competing in the Indian Premier League beforehand. Now it is uncertain whether he will have sufficient time to recover and prepare to play in the second encounter.

England's cricket team must therefore account for the possibility that one of their key pace bowlers will be unavailable for the second Test as well. Archer's absence presents the team management with a challenging task in selecting the squad.