Controversy and provocation at Lord's has ignited the series between India and England which had been played in the most amicable spirit

By Ed Osmond LONDON (Reuters) -India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah took three quick wickets in a devastating spell before England battled back to 353-7 at lunch on the second day of the third test at Lord's on Friday.

Richard Mann looks ahead to day four at Lord's, with the third Test between England and India still in the balance.

Rishabh Pant has been run out by England captain Ben Stokes off the last ball before lunch to spoil an otherwise perfect morning session by India on Day 3 of the third test at Lord’s.

LONDON (Reuters) -KL Rahul scored a century while Ravindra Jadeja and Rishabh Pant pitched in with crucial fifties as India posted 387 on day three, equalling England's first innings, with their third test hanging in the balance at Lord's on Saturday.

Jofra Archer exploded onto the international cricket scene in the summer of 2019, starring for England in its memorable title triumph at the 50-over World Cup and then the Ashes series weeks later. Since then,

Injury-hit pace bowler Jofra Archer will play his first cricket test for England in 4 1/2 years after being selected for the third match of the series against India starting Thursday at Lord's. It was at the home of cricket where Archer exploded onto the international scene,