BCCI has sent waves of excitement through Indian cricket fans by officially announcing an 18-member squad for the third Test at Lord’s — with the blockbuster news that pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is set to return after weeks on the sidelines! Bumrah’s absence had left a gaping hole in India’s attack, but his recovery brings fresh hope to India’s ambitions of winning the series.
The squad will again be led by Shubman Gill, with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja forming the experienced core. Young batters like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad remain part of the plans, while Rishabh Pant continues to cement his spot as first-choice keeper.
Selectors are optimistic that Bumrah’s return will revitalize the pace battery, which struggled to deliver in the last Test. Social media platforms erupted as soon as BCCI posted the announcement, with hashtags like “#BumrahIsBack” and “#Lord’sTest” topping trends within minutes.
Experts warn that England will have to rethink their batting strategy, knowing Bumrah’s lethal yorkers and swing could wreak havoc at any moment. The stage is set for a classic battle at the ‘Home of Cricket,’ with India now boasting a squad capable of turning the tide.