India Vs England, 3rd Test: Ben Stokes And His Men Prepare Plans For Tourists During Practice Session

England's players held a practice session at Lord's Cricket Ground on the eve of the third Test match, which is set to begin on Thursday at the "Mecca of Cricket." The England cricket board (ECB) announced on Wednesday that Jofra Archer has been named in the team to face India in this match, marking his return to Test cricket after more than four years. Archer will replace fellow fast bowler Josh Tongue, who is the only player changed for the third Test. Tongue managed to take only four wickets and conceded more than 200 runs across two innings. Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum believe that the "subcontinent-style" pitch prepared at Edgbaston, along with Stokes’ mistake in choosing to bowl first at the toss, played into India's hands. They will look to better exploit their home advantage in the upcoming Test. Additionally, they are considering alterations to their fast-bowling lineup after a demanding week in the field.

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Updated on: 9 July 2025 10:17 pm

India vs England 3rd Test, Team England's training session in Lord's cricket ground_Ben Stokes

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England's captain Ben Stokes addresses a press conference ahead of the third test cricket match between India and England, at the Lord's Cricket Ground, in London.

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India vs England 3rd Test, Team Englands training session in Lords cricket ground_Jofra Archer

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England's Jofra Archer during a practice session ahead of the third test cricket match between India and England, at the Lord's Cricket Ground, in London.

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India vs England 3rd Test, Team Englands training session in Lords cricket ground_Joe Root

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England's Joe Root during a practice session ahead of the third test cricket match between India and England, at the Lord's Cricket Ground, in London.

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India vs England 3rd Test, Team Englands training session in Lords cricket ground_Ben Duckett

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England's Ben Duckett during a practice session ahead of the third test cricket match between India and England, at the Lord's Cricket Ground, in London.

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India vs England 3rd Test, Team Englands training session in Lords cricket ground_Shoaib Bashir

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London: England's Shoaib Bashir during a practice session ahead of the third test cricket match between India and England, at the Lord's Cricket Ground, in London.

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England's Joe Root, right, and Ben Duckett during a practice session ahead of the third test cricket match between India and England, at the Lord's Cricket Ground, in London.

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India vs England 3rd Test, Team Englands training session in Lords cricket ground_Chris Woakes

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England's Chris Woakes during a practice session ahead of the third test cricket match between India and England, at the Lord's Cricket Ground, in London.

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India vs England 3rd Test, Team Englands training session in Lords cricket ground_Jamie Smith

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England's Joe Root, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith and others during a practice session ahead of the third test cricket match between India and England, at the Lord's Cricket Ground, in London.

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India vs England 3rd Test, Englands training in Lords cricket ground_ Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope

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England's Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope and others during a practice session ahead of the third test cricket match between India and England, at the Lord's Cricket Ground, in London.