Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:52am on 10 Jul 2025,Thursday Sports
England captain Ben Stokes surprised many by choosing to bat first after winning the toss in the 3rd Test against India at Lord’s, London. This marked a tactical shift, as Stokes had chosen to bowl first in the previous two Tests. Even India skipper Shubman Gill admitted being "confused" by the decision. Jasprit Bumrah returned to India’s Playing XI, replacing Prasidh Krishna, while England brought back Jofra Archer for his first Test in four years, replacing Josh Tongue. With the five-match series tied 1-1, this Lord’s encounter holds key significance in the race for the series lead. (PC: NDTV)
