India, July 10 -- Jasprit Bumrah's return to India's Playing XI was on expected lines. After missing the 2nd Test at Edgbaston due to rest and workload management as part of the larger picture, the India pacer spearhead made his much-awaited return for the all-important third Test against England starting today. Bumrah replaced Prasidh Krishna to bolster the bowling attack that already features Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep, both of whom picked up a six-wicket haul each in Birmingham. Bumrah bowled full tilt in the nets, and if his form from Leeds is anything to go by, with Siraj and Akash's support, India are likely to unleash on England like they did four days ago.

However, moments before the start of play at the iconic Lord's cricket ...