Overview

• The five-match series is level at 1-1 following India’s 336-run rout at Edgbaston and the third Test starts at Lord’s on July 10.
• India have confirmed Jasprit Bumrah’s return after resting him in the second Test and are considering resting Mohammed Siraj in favour of Arshdeep Singh.
• England have added Jofra Archer, cleared to play his first Test since 2021, and newcomer Gus Atkinson to shore up their seam attack.
• Head coach Brendon McCullum has formally requested a faster, bouncier Lord’s surface to suit England’s renewed pace focus.
• Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak warns that Lord’s is likely to favour bowlers and urges India’s top order to prioritise time at the crease.