Joe Root immediately brought up his latest century as the second day of the Third Test began between England and India at Lord’s. The former England captain had been left on 99 not out overnight after a crucial and stylish knock on day one in partnership with first Ollie Pope and then Ben Stokes to leave Brendon McCullum’s side on 251-4 at stumps having lost openers Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley in the same over during the morning session.

England are sweating over the fitness of Ben Stokes after their captain appeared to suffer an injury while batting late on day one of the third Test against India. Stokes (39*) remained together with Joe Root,

Ben Stokes’ injury on Day 1 leaves England concerned as Root nears ton in IND vs ENG Lord's Test, series tied 1-1 heading into Day 2.

Injury-prone 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

Fast bowler Archer will come into the team for the third Test against India at Lord’s after overcoming a battle with injuries that has lasted over four years.

India's premier fast Jasprit Bumrah is all set to return to India's playing XI in the third Test against England after he was rested in the previous match to manage his workload.