Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 10:16am on 10 Jul 2025,Thursday Sports
England’s skipper Ben Stokes won the toss at Lord’s on July 10, opting to bat first in the third Test, with both teams locked 1–1 in the five-match series. India, buoyed by their historic 336-run triumph at Edgbaston, welcome back Jasprit Bumrah, replacing Prasidh Krishna. India captain Shubman Gill, fresh off colossal innings (269 and 161), acknowledged morning conditions favored bowlers. England usher in Jofra Archer for his long-awaited return. The Lord’s pitch, sporting a grassy cover and famous slope, promises early seam movement. With rising temperatures and Dukes ball concerns, both sides brace for a captivating contest under summer skies. (PC: BCCI)
