India Replace Prasidh Krishna With Bumrah As England Bat First At Lord's

In the third Test between India and England at Lord's, both teams made one change each, with India recalling Jasprit Bumrah to replace Prasidh Krishna and England bringing back Jofra Archer after a long injury layoff. England captain Ben Stokes won the toss for the third consecutive match and elected to bat first, hoping to take advantage of the pitch conditions before it becomes a batting paradise. Bumrah's return is seen as crucial given his skill with both the new and old ball, especially on a seam-friendly Lord’s surface, while Krishna's expensive performance at Edgbaston led to his exclusion. Archer’s return marks his first home Test since 2020, following recovery from elbow and back injuries, and he replaces Josh Tongue. India remains confident after their record 336-run win at Edgbaston, aiming to leverage Bumrah’s experience to take the series lead. Both captains expressed optimism about their teams and the closely contested series currently tied at 1-1.