Wooden had not performed for the reason that closing day of England’s Take a look at tour in India on 9 March. His final T20 was in April 2023.
However, albeit in opposition to a disappointingly poor Pakistan, he returned spectacular figures of 2-35, averaged 91mph and twice hit 96mph.
He produced a brutal bouncer to have Azam Khan caught behind and one other fierce brief ball was later fended to Jos Buttler by Naseem Shah.
“It was a bit frantic, it was my first recreation again shortly and it wasn’t until after the primary couple of overs I felt I used to be again into it,” Wooden stated afterwards.
“I used to be happy with the wicket. That settles you into the sport.”
Wooden and Archer have been England’s main wicket-takers of their 2019 World Cup win however have solely performed collectively sporadically since due to damage.
The fourth T20 in opposition to Pakistan was their first look collectively at dwelling since a one-day worldwide in opposition to Australia within the Covid-19 bubble in 2020.
“There’s a query of whether or not or not me and Jofra may play collectively,” stated Wooden when requested in regards to the prospect of the pair reuniting on the slower pitches of the Caribbean.
“We have had success earlier than and I do not see why we won’t do it once more.”