'We can't not have Archer for 4 years...': Stuart Broad wants Ben Stokes to rest Jofra for 5th Test, names his replacement

England’s bowling legend Stuart Broad has strongly suggested captain Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum to not play Jofra Archer in the fifth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.

Broad said that the Stokes-McCullum duo should give rest to Archer as he has already played two Tests in a row, and playing a third could risk a recurrence of his injury. He wants Archer’s workload to be managed wisely.

Broad highlighted the importance of preserving Archer’s fitness, stressing that England simply cannot afford another four-year absence of the pace spearhead.

"We can't not have Archer for four years, bring him back and then bowl him into the ground and not see him for another four years," Broad said on Sky Sports.

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Broad wants Atkinson in playing XI

Former pacer further advised Stokes and McCullum to bring Gus Atkinson back in the XI for the final Test at The Kennington Oval.

"I think Gus Atkinson has to play. I know he has not had any workload, but we need to see him. He hasn't been really challenged against top-level opposition in Test cricket yet," Broad said.

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Broad expresses concern over Carse's fitness

The pitches have been batting-friendly for most of the Test series, with bowlers toiling hard for wickets. Broad also raised concerns about the workload of Brydon Carse, mentioning that he did not appear to be fully fit. Carse remained wicketless in the Manchester Test.

“[Brydon] Carse looked knackered in the fourth Test. He's been a trier and given absolutely everything, but it looks like his legs have gone. So Atkinson gets the nod," he added.

England add fast-bowling all-rounder

England have already announced their squad for the fifth and final Test, with pace-bowling all-rounder Jamie Overton included, assuming as cover for Ben Stokes.

Stokes struggled with a cramp in right hamstring during England's innings. He returned to score 141 but did not bowl on Day 4 due to an issue in his bicep tendon. However, he is likely to recover before the final Test scheduled to begin on July 31.