India’s narrow defeat at Lord’s underscores challenges with top-order batting consistency.The loss of momentum from players like Shubman Gill highlights how critical individual performances remain in key matches. As captain, gill’s potential resurgence could rally the morale of both team members and fans during the next Test match.
With Anshul Kamboj joining as injury cover for an uncertain Arshdeep Singh,it demonstrates India’s pragmatic approach to adapt quickly amid setbacks.This inclusion suggests grooming talent from domestic circuits like India A remains essential for long-term squad depth. The upcoming fourth Test holds importance not only for leveling the series but also assessing leadership strategies under pressure.