England vs India: Jofra Archer picked for third Test at Lord’s as bowler makes first long-form appearance since 2021 | Cricket News

Jofra Archer will make his first Test appearance since 2021 after being selected in England’s side to face India at Lord’s on Thursday.

Archer replaces Josh Tongue in England’s bowling attack, with the series level at 1-1 following India’s emphatic win at Edgbaston.

England team for third Test: Ben Stokes (captain), Jofra Archer, Shoaib Bashir, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Chris Woakes

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Speaking before the announcement, Nasser Hussain assessed how Archer would cope for England after a four-year Test absence

Watch day one of the third Test between England and India, at Lord’s, live on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event from 10am Thursday (11am first ball) or stream without a contract.

England vs India – results and schedule

All games at 11am UK and Ireland; all on Sky Sports

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