England vs India Playing 11, 3rd Test: No surprises! Bumrah replaces Prasidh in India's XI

ENG vs IND 3rd Test Playing 11: India pace lynchpin Jasprit Bumrah returns, replacing Prasidh Krishna in the playing XI.

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3rd Test | ENG vs IND Playing 11 LIVE SCORE UPDATES

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IND vs ENG 3rd Test Day 1

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3rd Test | ENG vs IND Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES: England Playing 11 - one change

England (Playing XI): Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes(c), Jamie Smith(w), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Shoaib Bashir

3:11 PM

3rd Test | ENG vs IND Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES: India Playing 11 - only one change

India (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Karun Nair, Shubman Gill(c), Rishabh Pant(w), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj

3:02 PM

3rd Test | ENG vs IND Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES: England batting first

England wins the toss and elected to bat first against India. This is the third time England captain Ben Stokes won the toss. Shubman Gill has not won a single coin toss after taking the reigns of India Test cricket.

2:58 PM

3rd Test | ENG vs IND Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES: Toss just moments away

The live toss at Lords cricket ground between England's Ben Stokes and India's Shubman Gill is just moments away. Stay tuned for latest update

2:55 PM

3rd Test | ENG vs IND Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES: Lords pitch report

Lords pitch report by Deep Das Gupta:

Cast your eyes on this pitch—it carries the glint of menace. A lively layer of grass clings to the surface, with just enough moisture beneath to stir the hearts of fast bowlers. If the grass doesn’t talk, the slope certainly will. There’s movement lurking—subtle, treacherous, and waiting to strike.

 

And yet, beyond the morning’s sting lies promise. Once the sun climbs and the surface settles, this track could reward the brave with the bat. It’s a classic Lord’s paradox—danger at dawn, opportunity by afternoon.

 

Compared to the previous two Tests, this one is unmistakably more welcoming to bowlers. If England rolled the dice and bowled first on flatter tracks, they might be tempted to do it again here. And don’t count the spinners out—the cracks may widen, and the slope might just whisper in their favour too. This is not just a pitch—it’s a ticking plotline.

2:46 PM

3rd Test | ENG vs IND Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES: The extra grass shoved off

Ah, and as for the pitch—what a transformation overnight! That lush layer of grass I saw clinging to the surface just last evening? Vanished. Shaved clean. As if the ground itself is bracing for battle, stripped bare and ready to reveal its true nature.

2:33 PM

3rd Test | ENG vs IND Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES: Bumrah marking run-up

There hasn't been much visible activity from the Indian team at the moment on the ground, with only a few players in sight. While Harry Brook and Ollie Pope have gone for a net session behind the ground, Jasprit Bumrah has now emerged and is marking his run-up, which was expected. Meanwhile, Karun Nair has been quietly going through some shadow practice at both ends. 

2:29 PM

3rd Test | ENG vs IND Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES: Why England dropping Josh Tongue was unexpected?

On Wednesday, day before the start of the third Test at Lord's England announced thier playing 11 with Jofra Archer making his long awaited return in the red ball cricket. However, what surprised the fans was who he was replacing. Archer replaced Josh Tongue who is the highest wicket taker in the series with 11 wickets to his name making the call made by skipper Stokes completely unexpected. 

2:22 PM

3rd Test | ENG vs IND Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES: Highest run-scorers in the series

Rank	Player	Matches	Inns	Runs	Avg	SR	4s	6s
1	Shubman Gill	2	4	585	146.25	73.86	63	12
2	Jamie Smith	2	4	356	178	86.2	39	11
3	Rishabh Pant	2	4	342	85.5	81.82	36	13
4	Harry Brook	2	4	280	70	74.07	31	3
5	KL Rahul	2	4	236	59	54.25	36	0
6	Ben Duckett	2	4	236	59	83.1	35	1
7	Yashasvi Jaiswal	2	4	220	55	73.58	36	1
8	Ravindra Jadeja	2	4	194	97	62.58	19	3
9	Ollie Pope	2	4	138	34.5	70.41	19	0
10	Joe Root	2	4	109	36.33	53.43	11	0
11	Zak Crawley	2	4	88	22	52.07	11	0
12	Ben Stokes	2	4	86	21.5	48.59	13	0
13	Karun Nair	2	4	77	19.25	50	13	0
14	Brydon Carse	2	4	60	20	80	9	1
15	Washington Sundar	1	2	54	54	49.09	4	2

2:14 PM

3rd Test | ENG vs IND Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES: Nair to get the axe?

Karun Nair's return to the Indian cricket was one of the most celebrated moment for the fans as the batter was playing the game of his life at the domestic circuit. However his return so far has been dismissal. He has just 77 runs from four innings in the two matches with an average of just 19.25. He is now in danger of being axed from the third Test for B Sai Sudharshan. 

2:03 PM

3rd Test | ENG vs IND Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES: Will India go with 4 pacers?

The wicket at Lord's is covered with sheen of grass which means it will be assisting pacers more than spinners but India who played two spinners and three regular pacers in the last match will return to the 4 pacers or continue with same combination they had in the last game? Stay tuned to find out.  

1:49 PM

3rd Test | ENG vs IND Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES: Green tinge holds early intrigue

As for the pitch itself, it stood on the eve of battle with a live sheen of grass, whispering promise to the quicks. Early assistance is on the cards, especially under morning cloud cover, and it may just tempt both captains to take a chance with the ball if they win the toss. But then again, at Lord’s, the wisest strategy may still lie in looking up… and hoping the weather gods are smiling.

1:41 PM

3rd Test | ENG vs IND Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES: Is Bazball Breaking or Building Test Cricket’s Future?

 

A revolution or a reckless gamble? That’s the question swirling around England’s ultra-aggressive approach to Test match batting. Branded as the future by its torchbearers, it’s being called out by purists for lacking nuance—especially when the stakes are high and the pitch starts whispering doubt.

 

Ashwin Dismantles Stokes’ Technique

India’s seasoned off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin didn’t hold back. He dissected Ben Stokes’ dismissal with surgical precision, using it as an emblem of England’s flawed method.

“Go and watch that ball from Washington Sundar,” Ashwin urged. “It drifted beautifully, yes, and landed perfectly—but more importantly, watch where he released it: wide, from the edge of the crease. Now look at Stokes’ head—it’s aligned with Rishabh Pant’s, which means he’s playing the ball based on the release point, not its eventual trajectory.”

 

Ashwin wasn’t done.

“Look at his leg. Straight as an arrow. There’s no flex, no bend. That’s a shot you play when you're trying to launch one in white-ball cricket, not red-ball. In T20s, you read the line early, go for the tonk—but in Tests, that’s asking for trouble.”

1:18 PM

3rd Test | ENG vs IND Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES: Will Bazball affects India's XI choices?

England’s Chase Philosophy Endures

Yet even that transformation is unlikely to sway England from their bold and familiar script: let the opposition bat, and chase it down later. Captain Ben Stokes may downplay his side’s attachment to the chase-first ideology, but actions often speak louder than press conferences. The forecast is promising—clear skies, dry air—and that plays into England’s hands.

1:00 PM

3rd Test | ENG vs IND Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES: How Lords pitch might affect India's XI choices?

Eyes to the Skies: Lord's Holds Its Secrets Aloft
 

At the Home of Cricket, the true battle often lies not beneath the feet but above the head. Lord’s remains the quintessential “look up, not down” venue—where the whims of the sky dictate the story more than the cracks in the pitch. The World Test Championship final last month was a timely reminder. What began as a bowler's duel turned into a batting parade the moment the sun cast aside the clouds. In those final sunlit sessions, the pitch transformed from a snarling beast into a willing partner.

 

12:33 PM

3rd Test | ENG vs IND Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES: Bumrah returns to boost India's charge

India may have thrived without Jasprit Bumrah at Edgbaston, but his return after a two-week break could add a fresh burst of pace to their push for a 2-1 series lead. India have clearly dominated most of the contest so far—holding the upper hand for seven out of ten days—and Bumrah’s comeback is expected to elevate their intensity further. He is likely to replace Prasidh Krishna, who struggled with control and proved expensive in the opening two Tests.

12:10 PM

3rd Test | ENG vs IND Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES: Why India might go with three-pace attack?

India’s fast-bowling arsenal is firing on all cylinders. Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj combined to claim 17 wickets in the previous Test, making a compelling case for India to stick with a three-seamer strategy. With Bumrah’s return, the pace unit suddenly looks even more lethal.

11:54 AM

3rd Test | ENG vs IND Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES: Kuldeep unlikely, Washington steady

That bowling strength may prompt India to avoid the wristspin gamble with Kuldeep Yadav. Instead, the team is likely to continue backing the reliable Washington Sundar, who justified his inclusion with a crucial 42-run knock at No. 8. His balanced role with both bat and ball offers a sense of security that fits well with India's current approach.

11:39 AM

3rd Test | ENG vs IND Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES: India Playing 11 prediction

India Playing 11 (Probables): Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Karun Nair, Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Reddy, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj

11:27 AM

3rd Test | ENG vs IND Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES: Why Arshdeep's inclusion in XI important?

As the Lord’s Test looms large, a new twist brews in India’s selection puzzle. Rishabh Pant remained tight-lipped on the team’s strategy for the pitch, but England captain Ben Stokes believes the surface will mimic the one used in last month’s World Test Championship Final—hard, true, and fast. And that’s precisely where the Arshdeep Singh question gains momentum.

 

The left-arm pacer has been on the fringes, waiting in the wings. Now, with Prasidh Krishna faltering in English conditions, is the team really prepared to throw Arshdeep into the fire of a Lord’s debut?

 

Even as murmurs grow louder, Irfan Pathan’s voice rises above the noise. He’s backing Arshdeep to share the new ball with Bumrah. “With Bumrah returning, Akashdeep has to take the new ball from the other end. It’s a no-brainer,” Pathan proclaimed on X. But the question still lingers—shouldn’t that role belong to someone tested, not someone fresh off the bench?

 

If Arshdeep does find his name on the team sheet, it will come at a cost. Either Washington Sundar or Nitish Kumar Reddy—who struggled at Edgbaston—will have to make way. But is this the right time, the right venue, to unleash an untested quick? Or will India’s gamble at the Home of Cricket pay off in roaring success—or regrettable hindsight?

11:07 AM

3rd Test | ENG vs IND Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES: Sanjay Manjrekar wants Sudharsan in the XI; here's why

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has expressed concern over some of the selection choices made by the Indian team management during the second Test against England, especially the decision to drop young batter Sai Sudharsan after just one outing.

 

In a video on ESPNcricinfo, Manjrekar remarked that although a victory can often mask questionable decisions, he was surprised by certain selections.

 

"There were some very interesting selections in the last match that I didn’t quite agree with," Manjrekar said. "A win can hide those decisions, but I was surprised to see Sai Sudharsan left out after just one game. He’s a promising youngster, someone we’re looking at for the future, and he did reasonably well in the second innings. I would have liked to see him continue. But this team management thinks differently and isn’t hesitant to make bold changes based on instinct."

 

Manjrekar also backed Sudharsan for the No. 3 spot, while questioning the suitability of Karun Nair in that role.

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10:48 AM

3rd Test | ENG vs IND Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES: Rishabh Pant on India's XI today

“Options are still open, discussions still going on. Sometimes wicket changes colour in two days. We will take the call. Whether it will be 3+1 or 3+2,” Pant said at the pre-match press conference.

10:26 AM

3rd Test | ENG vs IND Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES: Whom will Bumrah replace?

The stage is set, and the script is already unfolding—Shubman Gill has confirmed what many anticipated: Jasprit Bumrah is back to lead the pace attack. Though Mohammed Siraj may be running on fumes, the warrior in him is expected to soldier on. But for Prasidh Krishna, the writing seems to be on the wall—he’s likely to make way.

 

Temptation lurks in the form of Sai Sudharsan, a pure batter who could slot in if India decide to abandon the second spinner, Washington Sundar. But such a move would come at a cost. It would send ripples through the batting order, with Karun Nair—who batted at No. 3 in Birmingham—possibly needing to shift again. India, for now, might resist that disruption. But in a match that promises high drama, even the best-laid plans can turn on a whim.

10:07 AM

3rd Test | ENG vs IND Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES: Highest wicket-takers in the series

England vs India - Highest wicket-takers list
	Player	Matches	Overs	Balls	Wkts	Avg	Runs	4-fers	5-fers
1	Josh Tongue	2	81	486	11	33.64	370	1	-
2	Akash Deep	1	41.1	247	10	18.7	187	1	1
3	Mohammed Siraj	2	72.3	435	9	33.33	300	-	1
4	Shoaib Bashir	2	120	720	8	59.5	476	-	-
5	Ben Stokes	2	61	366	6	35.5	213	1	-
6	Brydon Carse	2	77	462	6	52.5	315	-	-
7	Prasidh Krishna	2	62	372	6	55.17	331	-	-
8	Jasprit Bumrah	1	43.4	262	5	28	140	-	1
9	Chris Woakes	2	82	492	3	96.67	290	-	-
10	Ravindra Jadeja	2	79	474	2	141	282	-	-
11	Shardul Thakur	1	16	96	2	44.5	89	-	-
12	Joe Root	2	17	102	2	53	106	-	-
13	Washington Sundar	1	20	120	1	101	101	-	-

9:45 AM

3rd Test | ENG vs IND Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES: England Playing 11 revealed

England have announced their Playing 11 on the eve of the match. 

England (Playing XI): Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes(c), Jamie Smith(w), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Shoaib Bashir.

9:43 AM

3rd Test | ENG vs IND Playing 11 Live updates

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of India's playing 11 for the third Test. While England have announced their playing 11, India will once again reveal the line-up at the toss.

 

Stay tuned to Business Standard as we bring you the latest on India's playing 11 after the toss at 3 PM IST. Meanwhile, you will also find what possible permutations and combinations India might consider while picking the playing 11 today.