Archer back to face India at Lord’s as Wood makes surprise bid to return in fifth Test

Archer only change for third Test as Tongue drops outFellow pace bowler Wood targeting final Test at The OvalJofra Archer will start his first Test match in more than four years after being named as the only change in the England team to face India in the third Test at Lord’s on Thursday.Chris Woakes and Brydon Carse are both retained after the defeat to India at Edgbaston which squared the series 1-1, with Josh Tongue making way for Archer. Continue reading...

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