Jofra Archer is considered unlikely to be available for England’s second Test against New Zealand after he misses the first. Both reports say Archer’s absence is linked to his participation in the Indian Premier League, where he played for Rajasthan Royals. After the Royals’ campaign, he is not currently with the England squad, which suggests he may need more time to recover and join the team before the next match. The Guyana Chronicle notes that Archer took part in the IPL qualifier on Friday, when Rajasthan Royals were beaten by Gujarat Titans. BBC Sport similarly reports that Archer did not feature in the first Test following his IPL stint and may not be ready for the second. The reports do not specify whether Archer is ruled out, but they indicate uncertainty around his timing and fitness for the subsequent Test. The situation remains subject to updates from England regarding his availability.