It was class, wasn't it? Just the genuine joy of seeing him back playing Test cricket. Taking that wicket, making things happen," said Root.

Day 3 of the third Test between India and England at Lord's is underway. India are aiming to reduce the lead held by England, with opener KL Rahul and vice-captain Rishabh Pant at the crease. India have reached 154/3 after 44 overs.

Joe Root described Jofra Archer’s rousing return to the Test arena as a “genuine joy” as the seamer began repaying four years of faith from the England team.Lord’s witnessed Archer’s first red-ball spell for his country since February 2021,

England's Jofra Archer was over the moon after getting the prized wicket of India's Yashasvi Jaiswal on Day 2 of the third Test at Lord's

After a traditional first day low on drama, Lord’s finally came alive on day two as Jofra Archer took his first Test wicket in over four years to spark wild scenes on and off the field.   Joe Root

Fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Jofra Archer took centre stage on the second day of the third test as India and England traded blows at Lord's on Friday and the match remained on a knife-edge. India's Bumrah produced a devastating spell in the morning,

Jasprit Bumrah and Jofra Archer produced edge of the seat spells before KL Rahul’s classy put India very much in sight of England’s 387 on day two of the Lord’s Test here on Friday

It has been the longest wait for Jofra Archer. England have played 53 Tests since February 2021, when he was last available, before a wave of elbow and back injuries so severe they would have ended the career and crushed the spirit of a man less desperate to return.