Bumrah Returns as India Tweaks Attack Against England at Lord’s
The tension’s thick as fog over Lord's with the series tied, and India isn’t holding back—they’ve called Jasprit Bumrah back into the starting XI. It’s big news for Indian fans. Prasidh Krishna steps out after his struggles in the second Test, and you can almost hear the sigh of relief from India’s camp. Bumrah, known for his pinpoint yorkers and ability to make the old ball talk, lines up next to Mohammed Siraj and the rising Akash Deep, who just came off a memorable 10-wicket haul. This is the kind of pace combination that excites and intimidates at the same time.
India hasn’t tinkered with their batting order. Shubman Gill stays in spotlight after those stunning scores—a double hundred followed by a quick-fire century. He opens the innings with Yashasvi Jaiswal, anchoring the top. The middle order is looking solid: KL Rahul’s calm, Karun Nair provides that extra grit, and Rishabh Pant is always a wildcard, swinging games with his daring strokes. Lower down, Ravindra Jadeja brings his usual all-round brilliance, and Washington Sundar and Nitish Reddy offer flexibility, whether India’s chasing runs or saving a session under overcast skies.
England Bets on Archer’s Firepower at Home Fortress
England isn’t short on storylines either. After four years out of Test whites, Jofra Archer is back— not just back, but back at Lord's, where his raw pace has hurt teams before. He comes in at the expense of Josh Tongue, finding support in James Anderson, whose experience is invaluable on home turf, and Brydon Carse, who’s quietly becoming a fixture in the squad.
The English batting engine keeps humming with steady names. Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett aim to blunt the new ball, then it’s the ever-elegant Joe Root holding the center. Ollie Pope and Harry Brook have shown they can stand up to India’s attack, but questions drift toward Ben Stokes. The captain’s looking to shake off a lean spell with the bat and inspire a repeat of those game-changing knocks he’s famous for.
It’s not just about individuals, though. The pitch at Lord’s gets all the talk—a classic green-top, expected to keep the fast bowlers interested. India’s record at Lord’s? Just three victories across all these decades, but that recent 2021 win still feels fresh for fans. Both sides sense how crucial this Test is. The series lead hangs in the balance, and whoever adapts best to the swinging conditions is likely to tip it their way. With Jasprit Bumrah and Jofra Archer headlining the attacks, big moments are guaranteed.
