Smith, Carse Lead England Revival After Bumrah Burst

On the second day of the third Test at Lord's, Joe Root reached his 37th Test century, moving into fifth place on the all-time list, before Jasprit Bumrah's devastating spell removed Ben Stokes, Root, and Chris Woakes in just seven balls, reducing England from 260 for four to 271 for seven. Jamie Smith, dropped early on five, responded with a fluent counter-attack, reaching an unbeaten 51, while Brydon Carse was not out on 33. Together, they forged an unbroken 82-run partnership that brought England to 353 for seven at lunch. The session included controversy over the replacement of the second new Dukes ball, which unsettled both teams. Despite India's strong bowling led by Bumrah, England's lower order showed resilience to stabilize the innings. The match remains finely poised with both sides displaying determination.