Atkinson, Archer Added for Lord’s Test After Defeat

England suffered a heavy 336-run defeat to India in the second Test at Edgbaston, with head coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes admitting that choosing to bowl first was a costly mistake due to unexpected pitch behavior. Shubman Gill powered India with remarkable scores of 269 and 161, while England's bowlers struggled and their batting collapsed in both innings. In response to player fatigue and the rapid turnaround before the third Test at Lord's, England have added fast bowlers Gus Atkinson, returning from a hamstring injury, and Jofra Archer to their squad. The series is now tied 1-1, prompting both teams to consider further lineup changes. England's management is focused on player recovery and boosting morale ahead of the July 10 match. Atkinson, who has shown promise since his debut, is expected to play a key role as England aim to regain the series lead.