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India Roars Back, England on Edge for Lord’s Test
**Broad** Sounds Warning as Series Shifts to London
Following a dominant 336-run victory at Edgbaston, **India** has leveled the series against **England**, setting the stage for a tense third Test at Lord’s. The question now: Can **England** regroup against **India**’s revitalized bowling attack?
Pace Attack Poses Threat
Former **England** bowler **Stuart Broad** has issued a strong caution to his nation’s team, expressing concern about the challenge **India**’s bowlers will present at Lord’s. “This Indian bowling attack would worry me if I was in that England batting lineup,”
he stated during a Sky Sports panel discussion.
**Broad** emphasized the potential of **India**’s seamers, saying, “The ball just nips down that slope at Lord’s. **Akash Deep** brings the stumps into play, and if it swings, **Bumrah** will be lethal with the late movement.”
Confidence Boost
**Shubman Gill**’s young **Indian** team is riding high after securing their first Test win at Edgbaston. **Gill**’s impressive performance, highlighted by a match tally of 430 runs, coupled with **Akash Deep**’s stunning 10-wicket haul, has instilled confidence within the squad.
Possible Lineup Changes
With **Jasprit Bumrah**’s return imminent, speculation surrounds potential changes to the **Indian** lineup. Former **England** captain **Mark Butcher** anticipates few adjustments, stating, “**Bumrah** will come back, and the rest will stay the same.”
Echoing this sentiment, former **Sri Lanka** captain **Kumar Sangakkara** suggested that “[**Mohammed**] **Siraj** and **Akash Deep** will play. **Prasidh Krishna** might make way for **Bumrah**. And they’ll probably retain **Washington Sundar** at No. 8 for the balance he offers.”
England’s Response
Conversely, **England** is mulling changes to bolster their pace attack. **Broad** pointed out that “[**Chris**] **Woakes** hasn’t had great success and was unlucky, but his Lord’s record is outstanding,”
while also urging caution about rushing **Jofra Archer** or **Gus Atkinson** into action without sufficient match fitness.
Though **England** typically performs well at Lord’s, **Broad** cautioned that “this Indian attack — especially with **Bumrah** back — could pose a serious threat.”
In fact, Lord’s is considered one of the most challenging cricket grounds for bowlers, due to its slope and wind conditions (Lord’s Cricket Ground).
Looking Ahead
As the third Test approaches, the focus is on **India**’s reinvigorated pace attack. This has put **England** on high alert, recognizing the potent threat that **Bumrah** and company pose.
