India, England and Root
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Jofra Archer received massive praise from England’s Joe Root, who called him their X-factor with the ball. The pacer made his return to Test cricket after four years and made an impact straight away by dismissing Yashasvi Jaiswal.
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Here’s how to watch the 3rd Test match between England and India on TV and live stream as well as the latest team news. The Sporting News takes you through all the information you need to follow the game.
England quick Jofra Archer takes a wicket just three balls into his Test return, more than four years after his last five-day game for England.
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X-factor Jofra Archer lights up Lords on Test comeback, taking wicket with just third ball; fast bowler sends down fastest delivery of England vs India series so far and hailed by team-mate Joe Root:
England won the toss and will bat first in the third test against India at Lord's on Thursday under sunny skies at the home of cricket and conditions that should favour the batsmen.India's crushing 336-run victory in the second test at Edgbaston levelled the series at 1-1 after England won the first match at Headingley by five wickets.
Richard Mann looks ahead to day three at Lord's, with the third Test between England and India now perfectly poised.
Bumrah's fifer was among the interesting things that took place on the second day's play but there was much more. Check out the latest trending developments from the series in July 11's dispatch