Archer is likely to replace Chris Woakes in the Playing XI, and it would not be a surprise if the hosts opt for an all-pace attack at Lord's, where the pitch looks as green as it gets.
Jasprit Bumrah's return to the India playing 11 in the 3rd Test against England at Lord's will shuffle the pack again with Nitish Reddy and Washington Sundar likely to lose their place for the clash.
To settle the ongoing debate, the MCC released a statement confirming that the delivery was legitimate, aligning with cricket's law on foot placement during a bowler's stride.
Bumrah was rested for the second match at Edgbaston to manage his workload on the long English tour
Shubman Gill scored 269 and 161 runs in the two innings of the match and played a crucial role in India's victory
ENG vs IND HIGHLIGHTS: This is also India's first Test win against England at Edgbaston
India's first toured England in 1932 but it was in 1967's July when India first played a Test match in Birmingham
Akash Deep also becomes the fifth Indian bowler to take a fifer at Edgbaston
This potential win is not just about the numbers but also about exorcising the ghosts of Edgbaston, a venue where India had never won a Test match in 58 years of trying.
India only need 4 wickets to win the match in the last two sessions of the day
As a result of the delay, ten overs have been officially lost, reducing the final day's play to an 80-over contest instead of the regular 90.
India vs England: With the series being played on characteristically flat pitches that favour aggressive batting-a hallmark of England's recent approach-the Indian camp had anticipated the conditions
While pacer Prasidh Krishna has managed to pick a good amount of wickets in his short international career, his economy rate often becomes a point of discussion amongst fans and experts
According to Accuweather, there is a 51% chance of rain during the early hours of the Test (around 11 AM-2 PM local time) while the rest of the day has a 20% probability of showers as well.
Fans can live stream Day 5 of the second Test between India and England on JioHotstar via the app and website in India
Gill's form since becoming captain is staggering. Before this series, his highest Test score was 128. In England, he has rattled off scores of 147, 269, and 161.
Gill is also the ninth batter to score 200-plus and 100-plus score in same match
2nd Test | ENG vs IND HIGHLIGHTS: With England needing 536 runs to win on the final day, the chances of their victory are out of the question
Gill also broke the record for the highest aggregate score by an Indian batter in a match
Gill has continued to soar to new heights as a batter ever since he took over the Indian captaincy