• Second scan shows no major damage in Archer’s right elbow• Fast bowler could be joined by Mark Wood in Port ElizabethEngland have received some rare positive news on their torrid tour of
South Africa, as it emerged Jofra Archer is in line to be fit for the third Test in Port Elizabeth having been cleared of any major damage to his right elbow.
The fast bowler was ruled out of the ongoing second Test in Cape Town after pulling up with pain in the joint during training on New Year’s Day. Fears were raised that Archer could be ruled out for the final two Tests when he was sent for a second scan on the problem on Friday.