India and England are set to clash in the crucial third Test at Lord's, with the series tied 1-1. India, led by Shubman Gill, carries momentum from their Edgbaston victory. Vice-captain Rishabh Pant emphasized the importance of maintaining this momentum despite the short turnaround.
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