England pace quartet might keep Archer going until he is 40

England's fast-bowling quartet of Jofra Archer, Ollie Robinson, Josh Tongue, and Gus Atkinson may keep Archer playing until he reaches the age of 40, according to the 31-year-old cricketer. The quartet all featured together in England's recent three-Test series against Pakistan, resulting in impressive victories for the home team.

England dismissed Pakistan for 171 and 135 in the first two innings, while the visitors were skittled out for just 110 inside 38 overs on the second day at Lord's. Archer, who bowled with genuine hostility in the second Test, expressed his excitement about being part of the new-look fast-bowling quartet, stating, "I could play until I'm 40 at this rate."

The England team captain, Joe Root, and coach have praised the quartet's relentless approach, praising the ability to swap tired bowlers out with fresh legs. Archer also expressed disbelief at the speed gun results, insisting his actual speeds were better than what the device recorded. Forecasted heavy rain on Saturday could pose challenges for England's efforts to extend their second innings total of 81-3, which was built on Emilio Gay's gritty 30 not out.