Archer bares his teeth but fails to get Sharks over the line

JOFRA Archer failed to inspire Sussex to victory on his return but he did prove his fitness to the England selectors by grabbing two wickets in the T20 Blast tie with Surrey.

By Charlie Bennett
SOUTH GROUP ROUND-UP
Archer, since picked for England’s Ashes squad, took time out to recover from a hip problem after the World Cup and came back with figures of 2-21 from his four overs at Hove.
The 24-year-old watched his side bat first, with Luke Wright top scoring with a 59-ball 76 not out in Sussex’s 144-8. Wright was one of just three players to reach double figures,...

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