Ishant replaces injured Shardul

August 12, 2021 15:25

England captain Joe Root has won the toss and elected to bowl against India in the second Test at Lord's.

India have made one change as pacer Ishant Sharma replaces the injured Shardul Thakur, with senior spinner Ravichandran Ashwin once again left out.

England have made as many as three changes. Spin all-rounder Moeen Ali comes in for Dan Lawrence, while Haseeb Hameed replaces Zak Crawley and Mark Wood comes in for the injured Stuart Broad.

Senior pacer James Anderson has been ruled fit for the second match as he retains his place.

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