England's Jofra Archer has been named in the team to face India in the third test of the series at Lord's, England's cricket board (ECB) announced on Wednesday, as the fast bowler prepares for his first test in more than four years.

England are being strongly encouraged to bring Jofra Archer back into the Test arena for the pivotal third match against India at Lord’s on Thursday, as the five-match ICC World Test Championship series hangs in the balance at 1-1.

Jofra Archer is set to make his Test cricket comeback after more than four years, as he has been selected for England's team to face India at Lord's starting Thursday. Archer's inclusion marks the only change in the England lineup following their defeat in the second Test at Edgbaston,