Bumrah back for India and bowling first against England at Lord's

The hallowed turf of Lord's Cricket Ground is once again the stage for high-stakes Test cricket, and the opening act promises immediate drama with the return of India's premier fast bowler, Jasprit Bumrah. After England captain won the toss and elected to bat first in the crucial third Test, the decision was swiftly made by the Indian camp to unleash their spearhead immediately. Bumrah, a vital cog in India's formidable pace attack, was strategically rested for the second Test in Birmingham, a match India went on to win convincingly. His reintegration into the XI, coupled with the tactical choice to bowl first, signals India’s aggressive intent to seize early control of this pivotal contest.