Tensions flared at Lord's during the third Test as Jofra Archer questioned the Dukes ball's condition, reigniting the ball change debate. This followed India's criticism for repeatedly requesting ball changes during England’s innings.

Joe Root described Jofra Archer’s rousing return to the Test arena as a “genuine joy” as the seamer began repaying four years of faith from the England team.Lord’s witnessed Archer’s first red-ball spell for his country since February 2021,

It was class, wasn't it? Just the genuine joy of seeing him back playing Test cricket. Taking that wicket, making things happen," said Root.

Jasprit Bumrah's impressive five-wicket haul at Lord's propelled India in the third Test, fueled by lessons learned from previous England tours. He surpassed Kapil Dev's record for most five-wicket hauls in away Tests by an Indian bowler.

After a traditional first day low on drama, Lord’s finally came alive on day two as Jofra Archer took his first Test wicket in over four years to spark wild scenes on and off the field.   Joe Root

Jasprit Bumrah and Jofra Archer produced edge of the seat spells before KL Rahul’s classy put India very much in sight of England’s 387 on day two of the Lord’s Test here on Friday