The third Test between England and India is at Lord's Cricket Ground. England are on the back foot, but reports say that they have demanded more bounce and pace from the pitch. Meanwhile, India had won by 336 runs at Edgbaston. Now the question is that in this situation, who should Team India play and whom should they rest?

In our opinion, there is no need to tamper with the batting order. Yashasvi Jaiswal is on fire at the top. KL Rahul's experience strengthens the top order. Shubman Gill has shown confidence by scoring runs in the middle. Rishabh Pant's return has also shaped the lower order. Questions may be raised on Karun Nair, but a long batting order will be necessary on a ground like Lord's. Therefore, it would be better to retain him at number three.

Now look at the all-rounders. Washington Sundar may have taken fewer wickets, but the drift in his off-spin can get wickets on English pitches. If there are initial setbacks from above, then both Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja can also add runs. In this way, the pair of left-and right-arm spinners will not allow the batsmen to play freely. Nitish Kumar Reddy did not contribute much in the last Test. Still, his presence gives depth to the batting and gives the management a sense of balance with the fourth seamer. In such a situation, it would be hasty to leave him out.

Fast bowling is the biggest issue. Jasprit Bumrah's return is certain. He has taken rest in the second Test, so it would be right to give Mohammed Siraj a little break now. Siraj bowled more than 70 overs in two consecutive Tests. In such a situation, keeping the entire series in mind, he can be given rest now and kept fresh for the next matches. Arshdeep Singh should get a chance in place of Siraj. He swings the new ball both ways and, along with Bumrah, can give England early shocks. Moreover, left-arm seamers have been successful on the Lord's wicket of late.

Finally, let's talk about Akash Deep. He took 10 wickets in the last Test. It would be foolish to tamper with such bowling. If the bounce and speed in the Lord's pitch are really there, then Akash Deep can prove to be more lethal, using the slope to his advantage. That is why he must play.

If we look at it, India's best XI for this match will be - Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Karun Nair, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh. This balance will be enough to surprise England at Lord's.

We think, Team India will have to enter this match with confidence. There are more disadvantages than advantages to getting into the race of making too many changes. If there is pace and bounce on the pitch, then we have the trio of Bumrah, Akash Deep and Arshdeep. The spin duo of Jadeja and Sundar will work depending on the situation. The batsmen just have to continue their form. England will try new bowlers, but the same can backfire on them. India should have faith in their strength. We believe that India will dominate England in the Lord's Test as well if this balance remains in the playing XI.