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

The 30-year-old missed England training on Monday due to a family emergency, though that did not have a bearing on his selection.