India, July 9 -- England have recalled Jofra Archer, to the Lord's Test and red-ball cricket after four-and-a-half years in the only change to their playing eleven after the Edgbaston loss. Even India, who are usually cagey to share their team on match eve, have confirmed Jasprit Bumrah will return after a fortnight's break.

That sets up what promises to be a mouthwatering showdown between the two premier fast bowlers on what is expected to be a spicier pitch than in the first two Tests. Given Archer's truncated Test career, the two pacers have only faced off twice before, in spin-friendly Indian conditions.

When Rohit Sharma announced his Test retirement before the England tour, there were genuine concerns if it would be fair to task a...