Archer misses out as England names Ashes first Test side
The HinduWorld Cup-winner Jofra Archer will have to wait for his Test debut after the fast bowler was left out of the England side named on Wednesday for the Ashes opener against Australia at Edgbaston. READ: Warner declared '100 per cent' for first Ashes Test - Langer With the series comprising five Tests in six weeks, England has opted for caution in how it handles Archer, even though he made a sooner-than-expected return to action with Sussex in a Twenty20 match last week. James Anderson, England's all-time leading Test wicket-taker, returns to the side following a calf injury and will team up again with regular new-ball partner Stuart Broad. England team for first Ashes Test: Rory Burns, Jason Roy, Joe Root, Joe Denly, Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow, Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Stuart Broad, James Anderson