England will be hoping for an extra edge in their attack as Jofra Archer makes his long-awaited return to Test cricket in the third match against India on what promises to be a lively surface at Lord’s.

Injury-prone pace bowler Jofra Archer will play his first cricket test for England in 4 1/2 years after being selected for the third match of the series against India starting Thursday at Lord’s.

Fast bowler Archer will come into the team for the third Test against India at Lord’s after overcoming a battle with injuries that has lasted over four years.