England pace spearhead Stuart Broad on Friday has said that debutant Jofra Archer has the attributes to be a Test cricketer.

After rain played spoilsport on 1st day of the second Ashes Test at Lord’s, the 3rd day was also marred by the rain after the first session. However, there was plenty for England to cheer as they left Australia reeling at 80/4 when the day was called off. The visitors still trail by 178 runs.

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Notably, Archer bagged his maiden Test wicket as he trapped Cameron Bancroft in front of the sticks with a delivery that jagged back sharply. The 24-year-old bowled with great pace and lengths to other Australia batsmen also and kept them in check.

“He’s already been a successful international cricketer, having been involved in the World Cup win, but he’s got some great attributes,” Broad said after the end of the day’s play while speaking at the press conference.

“These conditions at Lord’s have been a bit favourable to the bowler on day one and day two, but that’s not taking away anything he brings. You feel even on day four and day five pitches, with his height and bounce, he’s going to bring the stumps into play.

“I don’t think there are any doubts within the group or within the media that he has the attributes to be a Test cricketer. There’s going to be times when he’s going to blow teams away. What impressed me was his nagging line, the fact that he can bring all dismissals in. He’s aggressive with his bouncer,” he added.

(With inputs from IANS)