LONDON (Reuters) -England won the toss and will bat first in the third test against India at Lord's on Thursday under sunny skies at the home of cricket and conditions that should favour the batsmen.

Ben Stokes won the third consecutive toss in three matches but decided to bat first, unlike the previous two instances. “Mood’s good in the dressing room. Well fought Test series. We are pushing to come away from Lord’s 2-1 up.

England won the toss and invited India to bowl first in the third Test which is being played at the Lord's stadium