Jofra Archer has been named in the 15-member England cricket team for the three-match Test series against South Africa, starting December 17 in Johannesburg.
The SA vs ENG 2026 Test series will mark Stephen Fleming's first assignment as England's red-ball head coach, with Joe Root leading the side.
Archer enjoyed an impressive IPL 2026 campaign, claiming 25 wickets in 16 matches to finish as Rajasthan Royals' leading wicket-taker.
The 31-year-old pacer also became RR's all-time leading wicket-taker in the IPL during the season.
Archer carried his IPL form into international cricket, claiming 11 wickets in two matches to win the Player of the Series award during England's home Test series against New Zealand in June.
He went on to take 12 wickets in three Tests against Pakistan as England completed a 3-0 series sweep in September.
Overall, Archer has claimed 83 wickets in 23 Tests at an average of 28.63, including four five-wicket hauls.
His career-best innings figures of 6/45 came against Australia during the 2019 Ashes series at Headingley.
Archer has previously played one Test against South Africa, at Centurion in December 2019. He took six wickets in that match, including figures of 5/102 in South Africa's second innings.
The first Test against South Africa will be played at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg before the Boxing Day Test in Centurion, starting December 26.
The third and final match will be held at Newlands in Cape Town from January 3, 2027.
Archer is scheduled to travel to South Africa on December 2 after completing England's ODI series against Australia and briefly returning to the UK.
England squad for South Africa Test series 2026-27
England cricket team: Joe Root (captain), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Sam Cook, Jordan Cox, Ben Duckett, Emilio Gay, Dan Lawrence, Liam Patterson-White, Ollie Robinson, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue.
