The grand old ground looked resplendent in red as it showed its annual support for the Ruth Strauss Foundation, the scarlet on the shirts of the England players making names and numbers even more prominent.

Stokes changes approach in sunny conditions at Lord’s after criticism for opting to bowl at both Headingley and Edgbaston

Former England captain Joe Root has praised Jofra Archer as the team’s X-factor following the pacer’s impactful return to Test cricket during the third match against India at Lord’s. Archer made his first Test appearance in four years and wasted no time making a statement.