Stokes Defends Archer's Test Absence Over IPL Stint

England captain Ben Stokes defended the decision to excuse Jofra Archer from the start of the Test summer so he can compete in the Indian Premier League. Stokes warned that taking a more militant approach risks a scenario where players like him might not play for England again.

The fast bowler's absence has drawn heavy criticism from former cricketers, including Simon Doull, Mark Butcher, and Michael Atherton, who described the situation as ludicrous, ridiculous, and incredibly frustrating. game-sweetbonanza.com