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Jasprit Bumrah has now matched Jadeja’s tally, becoming one of India’s leading Test wicket-takers at the historic venue.
England cricket star Joe Root breaks records with stunning catches and centuries, surpassing Rahul Dravid in Test cricket history.
England pace bowler Jofra Archer has made an immediate impact in his first test match in 4 1/2 years, taking a wicket off his third ball to remove India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal at Lord's. There was a buzz around a packed crowd at the home of cricket on Friday when Archer took the ball for England's second over of India's innings in the third test.
Among the most vocal critics were former England captain Nasser Hussain and retired fast bowler Stuart Broad, who slammed the current handling of ball changes, highlighting how it impacts the rhythm a
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.
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Richard Mann looks ahead to day three at Lord's, with the third Test between England and India now perfectly poised.
Team India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was the pick of the bowlers in England's first innings at Lord's, London.
India captain Shubman Gill was visibly upset after a ball change within 10 overs on Day 2. India were forced to change the ball again after 48 deliveries. Former cricketer Stuart Broad also lashed out at frequent ball changes,
Joe Root has followed his latest century with a record-setting catch and Jofra Archer has made a wicket-taking return as England enjoyed the better of Day 2 of the third test against India at Lord’s.