Early day of third test between England And India At the prestigious Lord’s Cricket Ground, a tough competition between the England batsmen and the disciplined bowling unit of India emerged as a competition. England ended the day 251/4 after 83 oversA score that reflects more patience than dominance. The hosts were designed to work hard for every run, in which India maintained tight lines and length throughout the day. With the level of the five-match series on 1–1, both sides know the importance of this test, and the first innings lead may prove to be decisive in terms of the series. Adding on this occasion was much awaited return Jofra ArcherFor the first time in a Test match in four years.
Bring Jofra Archer back for the third Test after a huge defeat in England Edgbaston
England suffered a huge shock in the second Test, as the Indian team gave him a 336 -run defeat. The disappointing performance of the English side was marked by poor bowling, lack of rhythm, control, and stability, which saw him the leaked run at a dangerous rate. Whether it was a motion attack or the spin department, the bowlers were completely clearly seen and fought to create any real pressure on the Indian batsmen.
Backlash was immediately questioned with heavy criticism from fans of English cricket and former players, who openly questioned the effectiveness and selection of the bowling unit. In a much awaited step, England finally named Archer in his play XI On Wednesday, replacement Josh tongueArcher, who has been struggling with elbow injury for years, returns to whites after a long trimmed. The responsibility of his shoulders is very high, as England saw strict to bounce and restore control in the bowling department at Lord’s.
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Archer’s performance in his only outing at Lord’s
The last time Archer played a Test at Lord’s during the Ashes in August 2019, and it was with a memorable red ball performance, especially with his fight Steve SmithMaking his debut in the format, Archer claimed five wickets in the match and had an impact immediately. In the first innings, he removed Cameron Bancroft LBW and later rejected Tim Pine, Finishing with 2/9 figures from 29 overs.
He was even more deadly in the second innings, where he scored 3/32 runs in just 15 overs. His scalp included prominent Australian batsmen David Warner, Usman Khwaja, And once again, pine. Archer’s fiery mantra, raw motion, and ability to bother the best batsmen made in headlines around the world. As he returns to Lord’s for the 2025 Test against India, the fan of England will expect to repeat the talent shown during that unforgettable debut test in the cricket house.
