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Jul 7
Jury shown CCTV and bodycam footage of brothers allegedly assaulting police at Manchester Airport

Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, 20, and his brother, Muhammad Amaad, 26, are said to have struck out after police were called to the airport on 23 July last year, following Amaaz allegedly headbutting a customer at a Starbucks in Terminal 2. Minutes later, three police officers approached the defendants at the paystation in the terminal's car park. A jury at Liverpool Crown Court today watched CCTV footage from opposite angles, which captured what the prosecution says was a "high level of violence" being used by the siblings. The prosecution says Amaaz resisted as officers tried to move him to arrest him, and Amaad then intervened. Junior counsel Adam Birkby suggested Amaaz threw 10 punches, including one to the face of PC Lydia Ward, which knocked her to the floor. His brother Amaad is then said to have aimed six punches at firearms officer PC Zachary Marsden. Amaaz also allegedly kicked PC Marsden and struck firearms officer PC Ellie Cook twice with his elbow. He is said to have punched PC Marsden from behind and had a hold of him, before PC Cook discharged her Taser. The bodycam and CCTV footage, submitted as evidence by the prosecution, allegedly shows the officers' arrival in the Terminal 2 car park and their attempts to arrest the siblings, as well as their exchanges with them. PC Ward can be heard saying "Oi, you b*****d" in footage from her bodycam, the prosecution evidence appears to show. She then appears to fall to the floor and screams. PC Cook, who is pointing her Taser at one of the defendants, then allegedly says: "Stay on the floor, stay on the floor whatever you do." "Get back, get back," PC Ward appears to say. The bodycam footage, shown to the jury by the prosecution, shows PC Marsden, who is also pointing his Taser, appear to approach the defendant who is lying on the ground and kick out at him. Mr Birkby said: "Mr Amaaz, while prone, lifts his head towards the officers. PC Marsden kicks Mr Amaaz around the head area. "PC Marsden stamps his foot towards the crown of Mr Amaaz's head area but doesn't appear to connect with Mr Amaaz." Amaaz denies three counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm to the three police officers and one count of assault to Abdulkareem Ismaeil, the customer at Starbucks. Amaad denies one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm to PC Marsden.

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Gemma Peplow, culture and entertainment reporter
Jul 6
Ozzy Osbourne reunites with Black Sabbath for 'final bow' in emotional metal goodbye

Announced earlier this year, Back To The Beginning at Villa Park stadium was billed as the "final bow" for the man revered as a founder of heavy metal after several years of health problems, including Parkinson's disease. Rising up on a black throne featuring jewelled skulls, the 76-year-old performed a solo set before being joined by his original bandmates - Terence "Geezer" Butler, Tony Iommi and Bill Ward - for Black Sabbath's first performance in 20 years. "Let the madness begin," Osbourne cried as he appeared for the first time, telling about 40,000 fans: "It's so good to be on this stage." With the crowd chanting his name, he performed both sets sitting down, but the voice and the crazed glint in his eyes were there almost throughout. Singing fan favourites including Mr Crowley and Crazy Train, and Iron Man and Paranoid with Black Sabbath, Osbourne conducted the crowd to sing "louder, louder", and "go f****** crazy". This was an orchestrated exit by heavy metal's biggest character, with a supporting line-up of hard rock luminaries - from Slayer and Halestorm to Metallica and Guns 'n' Roses, plus stars including Steven Tyler, Ronnie Wood, Yungblud, Travis Barker and Chad Smith, who showed up for "supergroup" performances. Many said they would not be the musicians they are without Osbourne and Black Sabbath. "You know, there's not another guy as respected in metal as Ozzy Osbourne," former Van Halen singer Sammy Hagar told Sky News just ahead of his performance. "And for him to be sick and to be saying, I'm out, I'm done. Man. There's no one else that can replace that." "Without Sabbath, there would be no Metallica," said frontman James Hetfield during their performance. "We're not here to say goodbye," said Anthrax's Scott Ian. "We're just here to say thank you." Throughout the day, giant Ozzy and Black Sabbath beach balls, in the Aston Villa claret and blue, were bounced around a jubilant crowd. Tributes from other celebrity friends and fans, from Billy Idol and Ricky Gervais to Dolly Parton and Sir Elton John, were played on screen. Read more: From Black Sabbath's Prince of Darkness to reality TV star Hollywood actor Jason Momoa, who hosted the event, told the crowd heavy metal had been a "safehaven" for many growing up, and Black Sabbath's music had "influenced and inspired musicians" of all eras and genres. The farewell show was the idea of Osbourne's wife, Sharon - one final gig to finish his performing career on a high - after he was forced to cancel shows he had planned in 2023, telling fans he "never imagined" his touring days would end that way. Sharon Osbourne told Sky News earlier this year that his one regret was not being able to say a thank you to his fans, and so the idea for the reunion gig was born. Profits from the show will be shared between Cure Parkinson's, Birmingham Children's Hospital, and Acorn's Children's Hospice. The gig came after the Black Sabbath band members were awarded the freedom of Birmingham earlier in June, recognised for their significance to the cultural and musical identity of the city they grew up in. The group formed in 1968 and went on to become one of the most successful metal bands of all time, selling more than 75 million albums worldwide over the years. They were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2006 - Osbourne again later as a solo artist last year - and awarded a lifetime Ivor Novello songwriting award in 2015. In 2019, they were presented with a Grammy lifetime achievement prize. Now, their first performance in 20 years will also be their last - one for the metal history books. The show ended with fireworks and a roar from the crowd, who had chanted Ozzy's name throughout. For fans, Back To The Beginning capped it all - the ultimate rock and metal line-up, and one last opportunity to show their love for the Prince of Darkness. "I feel lucky to be able to attend this," said Calum Kennedy, 19, from Dunfermline. "It's the biggest metal show known to man, [the biggest line-up] ever. I've never seen anything better." Read more from Sky News:Oasis reunion: Ultimately, it was all about the musicBBC to stop showing 'high risk' performances live Ben Sutton, 24, from Chester, added: "I feel like it's important - we're of the younger generation - for us to see some of the heritage and history of the genre we love, metal in general. It's such an honour to say goodbye to him." Steve Townson, from Lincolnshire, said: "I saw him the first time round and the fact that he's still going is incredible, isn't it? I was there at the start, I'm happy to be here at the end."

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Jul 7
Government to ban 'appalling' non-disclosure agreements that 'silence' victims of abuse at work

Accusers of Harvey Weinstein, the former film producer and now convicted sex offender, are among many in recent years who had to breach such agreements in order to speak out about what they had endured. As Labour seeks to boost workers' protections, its ministers have suggested an extra section in the forthcoming Employment Rights Bill that would void NDAs designed to stop employees from going public about harassment or discrimination. The government said this would allow victims to come forward about their situation rather than remain "stuck in unwanted situations, through fear or desperation". Zelda Perkins, Weinstein's former assistant and founder of Can't Buy My Silence UK, said the changes would mark a "huge milestone" in combatting the "abuse of power". She added: "This victory belongs to the people who broke their NDAs, who risked everything to speak the truth when they were told they couldn't. Without their courage, none of this would be happening." Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner said the government had "heard the calls from victims of harassment and discrimination" and was taking action to prevent people from having to "suffer in silence". An NDA is a broad term that describes any agreement that restricts what a signatory can say about something, originally intended to protect commercially sensitive information. But "many high profile cases" have revealed NDAs being manipulated to prevent people "speaking out about horrific experiences in the workplace", the government said. The updated bill, if passed, would also mean witnesses can also publicly support without the threat of being sued. Announcing the amendments, employment minister Justin Madders said: "The misuse of NDAs to silence victims of harassment or discrimination is an appalling practice that this government has been determined to end." The bill is currently in the House of Lords, where it will be debated on 14 July, before going on to be discussed by MPs as well.

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Jul 7
British GP: Martin Brundle on Lando Norris' win, Oscar Piastri's penalty and first sign of angry side amid Silverstone rain drama

Let's start with congratulations to Lando Norris on his spectacular home victory, and fellow podium stander, in third place, Nico Hulkenberg being up there for the first time in 239 races. He's a far better driver than that suggests. Commiserations to second-placed Oscar Piastri, it was his victory in many ways, but the Safety Car put paid to that for two reasons. Lando Norris: Amazing to continue Lewis Hamilton's reign of British GP successGot Sky? Watch F1 races LIVE on your phone! 📱Not got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract on NOW 📺Choose the Sky Sports push notifications you want! 🔔 Firstly, his impressive 14-second lead was extinguished when the Safety Car was, sensibly, deployed due to very poor visibility in heavy rain. Secondly, when the race was restarting on lap 21, as the rooftop Safety Car lights went out signalling it was pitting at the end of that lap, Oscar - still leading - duly took over the mantle of controlling the pack as per normal. Unfortunately for him he was in a brake-warming phase, but even so he shed 100mph in that moment and he breached rule 55.15 (yes there really are lots of rules of engagement….) of the Sporting Regulations regarding erratic braking or manoeuvres. However, this is a very important rule as the concertina effect, especially in poor visibility, can cause significant incidents in a ripple effect through the rest of the queue behind the Safety Car. As indeed it very nearly did. The question was the scale of penalty for a clear breach. Ten seconds would be the standard issue unless there were mitigating circumstances to make it five seconds. But the stewards decided not given the extent of brake pressure and speed reduction in the car data. Lando would beat Oscar by 6.8 seconds and so the penalty was the decider, although we'll never know how much speed either of them had in their pockets if required. That's not to detract in any way from Lando's win, he should have won the race last year but for a better final tyre choice, and this was his moment in front of an adoring crowd which is starting to reach the frenzy of that witnessed for Nigel Mansell and Lewis Hamilton. 'It was a seemingly endless stream of broken and stranded cars' Changeable was the word of the day. We were very surprised to read that the formation lap would be behind the Safety Car, but it was largely a dry track. That decision was quickly changed to a normal standing start, and George Russell, Isack Hadjar, Charles Leclerc and Gabriel Bortoleto even pitted for slick tyres and didn't take to the grid, starting from the end of the pitlane instead. That would be a gamble too far, and Bortoleto soon found himself in the wall and out of the race. Mercedes had a curious habit of fitting the hard compound tyres in marginal conditions, with their slower warm-up capabilities but greater eventual longevity, which surely was a case of data winning out over common sense. We saw many clumsy contacts, sometimes not really even in combat, just close company. Having driven one of these cars a couple of weeks ago I'm not at all surprised, they are so long and wide, and the visibility from the cockpit so poor, it's no wonder they trip over each other. It was a seemingly endless stream of broken and stranded cars, while others pirouetted at great speed or had lengthy adventures into uncharted territory some way off the track. Max Verstappen had put in a supreme performance to take pole position for Red Bull. It was a six-way shoot-out for the front row, and while the likes of Norris, Piastri, Hamilton and Leclerc made small errors, Verstappen delivered a laser-guided gem again. But he had trimmed out the wing levels and downforce for higher top speeds on the straights, expecting much less rain on Sunday than the wide Northamptonshire skies delivered. This left him struggling for grip although he still led the early stages, and despite a Safety Car restart spin down the field and a 'beeping undriveable car', he still salvaged fifth place. 'One of Leclerc's worst races for Ferrari' Generally, it was one of those days for being on the right tyre at the right time regardless of time lost in the pits. For Hulkenberg, who started last on the grid, it was lap nine for fresh intermediates and lap 43 for slicks. For Lance Stroll, who started 17th, it was intermediates to start, soft compound dry slick tyres on lap nine just as his team had told team-mate Fernando Alonso it would rain heavily in a few minutes. Stroll then pitted for intermediates four laps later, and again for soft dry tyres on lap 42. The final compound choice was a mistake but he ran in a strong fourth place for a long time until fading to seventh near the end. Amazingly, 15 of the 19 starters were classified finishers. Franco Colapinto never got under way from the pitlane start in his Alpine due to transmission gremlins, but every one of those 19 drivers would be able to regale you for a good while about scary moments and near misses in that race, such were the challenging conditions. Hamilton had a solid run to fourth place again, and he outperformed his team-mate Leclerc all weekend. Lewis looked to be struggling a lot in the heavy rain and poor visibility but recovered that well when conditions calmed down. Leclerc said his more extreme car set-up of late didn't work well at all in those grip levels in what must be one of his worst races for Ferrari. The Piastri vs Norris state of play for second half of 2025 With the Ferrari boys, Verstappen and Russell having a more difficult day, and with the McLaren duo a full two seconds faster per lap than the rest of the field in some phases, as Silverstone marks the halfway point of the season, albeit with four of the six Sprint races remaining, it seems the Drivers' Championship showdown will indeed be between Piastri and Norris, and we can expect some fireworks there. That's the first time we've seen the angry side of the calm silent Aussie assassin. Oscar's radio call for the places to be swapped if the team thought he'd received an unfair penalty was more than cheeky, though. And frankly they may as well hand the constructors' trophy over to McLaren and save time in what will be a very short winter in F1 land. The grid walk was reasonable fun. Apologies to any famous and high-achieving people I rushed past and failed to chat to, I'm afraid I have limited capacity to walk, talk, think, listen and meanwhile check out the faces of hundreds of people to see who they are. I had a few hits on the head in my former career and so I need a new Google search and AI chips inserted because my brain still runs on floppy disks. F1 takes a brief break before the season resumes at the Belgian Grand Prix as the Sprint format returns, live on Sky Sports F1 on July 25-27. Stream Sky Sports with NOW - no contract, cancel anytime.

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Jul 7
Israeli soldier describes arbitrary killing of civilians in Gaza

"We have a territory that we are in, and the commands are: everyone that comes inside needs to die," he said. "If they're inside, they're dangerous you need to kill them. No matter who it is," he said. Speaking anonymously, the soldier said troops killed civilians arbitrarily. The soldier said the criteria of opening fire on civilians shifted depending on the commander. The soldier is a reservist in the Israel Defence Force's 252nd Division. He was posted twice to the Netzarim corridor; a narrow strip of land cut through central Gaza early in the war, running from the sea to the Israeli border. It was designed to split the territory and allow Israeli forces to have greater control from inside the Strip. He said that when his unit was stationed on the edge of a civilian area, soldiers slept in a house belonging to displaced Palestinians and marked an invisible boundary around it that defined a no-go zone for Gazans. "In one of the houses that we had been in, we had the big territory. This was the closest to the citizens' neighbourhood, with people inside. And there's an imaginary line that they tell us all the Gazan people know it, and that they know they are not allowed to pass it," he said. "But how can they know?" People who crossed into this area were most often shot, he said. "It was like pretty much everyone that comes into the territory, and it might be like a teenager riding his bicycle," he said. The soldier described a prevailing belief among troops that all Gazans were terrorists, even when they were clearly unarmed civilians. This perception, he said, was not challenged and was often endorsed by commanders. "They don't really talk to you about civilians that may come to your place. Like I was in the Netzarim road, and they say if someone comes here, it means that he knows he shouldn't be there, and if he still comes, it means he's a terrorist," he said. "This is what they tell you. But I don't really think it's true. It's just poor people, civilians that don't really have too many choices." He said the criteria of opening fire on civilians shifted depending on the commander. "They might be shot, they might be captured," he said. "It really depends on the day, the mood of the commander." He recalled an occasion of a man crossing the boundary and being shot. When another man came later to the body, it was decided that he would be captured. Hours after that, the order changed again, shoot everyone on sight who crosses the "imaginary line". At another time, his unit was positioned near the Shujaiya area of Gaza City. He described Palestinians scavenging scrap metal and solar panels from a building inside the so-called no-go zone. "For sure, no terrorists there," he said. "Every commander can choose for himself what he does. So it's kind of like the Wild West. So, some commanders can really decide to do war crimes and bad things and don't face the consequences of that." The soldier said many of his comrades believed there were no innocents in Gaza, citing the Hamas-led 7 October attack that killed around 1,200 people and saw 250 taken hostage. Dozens of hostages have since been freed or rescued by Israeli forces, while about 50 remain in captivity, including roughly 30 Israel believes are dead. He recalled soldiers openly discussing the killings. "They'd say: 'Yeah, but these people didn't do anything to prevent October 7, and they probably had fun when this was happening to us. So they deserve to die'." He added: "People don't feel mercy for them." "I think a lot of them really felt like they were doing something good," he said. "I think the core of it, that in their mind, these people aren't innocent." In Israel, it is rare for soldiers to publicly criticise the IDF, which is seen as a unifying institution and a rite of passage for Jewish Israelis. Military service shapes identity and social standing, and those who speak out risk being ostracised. The soldier said he did not want to be identified because he feared being branded a traitor or shunned by his community. Still, he felt compelled to speak out. "I kind of feel like I took part in something bad, and I need to counter it with something good that I do, by speaking out, because I am very troubled about what I took and still am taking part of, as a soldier and citizen in this country," he said "I think the war is... a very bad thing that is happening to us, and to the Palestinians, and I think it needs to be over," he said. He added: "I think in Israeli community, it's very hard to criticise itself and its army. A lot of people don't understand what they are agreeing to. They think the war needs to happen, and we need to bring the hostages back, but they don't understand the consequences. "I think a lot of people, if they knew exactly what's happening, it wouldn't go down very well for them, and they wouldn't agree with it. I hope that by speaking of it, it can change how things are being done." We put the allegations of arbitrary killings in the Netzarim corridor to the Israeli military. In a statement, the IDF said it "operates in strict accordance with its rules of engagement and international law, taking feasible precautions to mitigate civilian harm". "The IDF operates against military targets and objectives, and does not target civilians or civilian objects," the statement continued. The Israeli military added that "reports and complaints regarding the violation of international law by the IDF are transferred to the relevant authorities responsible for examining exceptional incidents that occurred during the war". Read more:What is the possible Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal?Two security workers injured at Gaza aid site, group saysThe man acting as backchannel for Hamas in US negotiations The statement also mentioned the steps the military says it takes to minimise civilian casualties, including issuing evacuation warnings and advising people to temporarily leave areas of intense fighting. "The areas designated for evacuation in the Gaza Strip are updated as needed. The IDF continuously informs the civilian population of any changes," it said.

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Gemma Peplow, culture and entertainment reporter
Jul 5
Oasis reunion: A high-five and a hug - the gestures were there, but ultimately it was all about the music

After the split in 2009, for many years Noel said he would never go back - and for a long time, as the brothers exchanged insults through separate interviews (and on social media, for Liam), it seemed pretty unlikely to ever happen. But now, here they are. As they walked out on stage at Cardiff's Principality Stadium, all eyes were on the Gallaghers for a sense of their relationship - dare we say it, friendship? - now after all these years. As it happened: How Oasis's first gig together in 16 years unfolded There was no reference to their fall-out or making up, but the gestures were there - lifting hands together as they walked out for the first time. Headlines and tweets of speculation and then confirmation of the reunion filled the screens as the show started. "This is happening," said one, repeatedly. In the end, it was all about the music. Liam has received criticism in the past for his voice not being what it once was, but back on stage with his brother tonight he delivered exactly what fans would have hoped for - a raw, steely-eyed performance, snarling vocals, and the swagger that makes him arguably the greatest frontman of his day. This was Oasis sounding almost as good as they ever have. They opened with Hello, because of course, "it's good to be back". And then Acquiesce, and those lyrics: "Because we need each other/ We believe in one another." The song is said to be about friendship in the wider sense, rather than their brotherly bond and sibling rivalry, but you can't help but feel like it means something here. Over two hours, they played favourite after favourite - including Morning Glory, Some Might Say, Cigarettes & Alcohol, Supersonic and Roll With It. In the mid-section, Liam takes his break for Noel to sing Talk Tonight, Half The World Away and Little By Little; the tempo slows but there is by no means a lull, with the fans singing all his words back to him. Liam returns for hits including Stand By Me, Slide Away, Whatever and Live Forever, before sending the crowd wild (or even wilder) with Rock And Roll Star. When the reunion announcement was made last summer, it quickly became overshadowed by the controversy of dynamic pricing causing prices to rocket. As he has done on X before, Liam addressed the issue on stage with a joke. "Was it worth the £4,000 you paid for the ticket?" he shouted at one point. "Yeah," the crowd shouts back; seemingly all is forgiven. After Rock And Roll Star, the dream that very quickly became a reality for this band, Noel introduced the rest of the group, calling Bonehead a "legend". Then he acknowledges all their young fans, some who maybe weren't even born when they split. "This one is for all the people in their 20s who've never seen us before, who've kept this shit going," he says before the encore starts with The Masterplan. Noel follows with Don't Look Back In Anger, and the screens fill with Manchester bees in reference to the arena bombing and how the song became the sound of hope and defiance for the city afterwards. During Wonderwall, there's a nice touch as Liam sings to the crowd: "There are many things I would like to say to you, but I don't speak Welsh." It is at the end of Champagne Supernova, which closes the set, that it happens; Noel puts down his guitar, and they come together for a high-five and a back-slap, a blink-and-you'd miss it hug. Read more:What you need to know about the Oasis tourLiam Gallagher hits out at council after fans branded 'rowdy' "Right then, beautiful people, this is it," Liam had told the crowd as he introduced the song just a few minutes earlier. "Nice one for putting up with us over the years." From the roar of the audience, it's safe to say most people here would agree it's been worth it.

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Jul 7
Government declines to rule out wealth tax after ex-Labour leader Lord Kinnock calls for one

Lord Kinnock, who was Labour leader from 1983 to 1992, told Sky News' Sunday Morning With Trevor Phillips that imposing a 2% tax on assets valued above £10 million would bring in up to £11 billion a year. Politics latest: Reeves's tax turmoil deepens On Monday, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's spokesperson would not say if the government will or will not bring in a specific tax for the wealthiest. Asked multiple times if the government will do so, he said: "The government is committed to the wealthiest in society paying their share in tax. "The prime minister has repeatedly said those with the broadest shoulders should carry the largest burden." He added the government has closed loopholes for non-doms, placed taxes on private jets and said the 1% wealthiest people in the UK pay one third of taxes. Chancellor Rachel Reeves earlier this year insisted she would not impose a wealth tax in her autumn budget, something she also said in 2023 ahead of Labour winning the election last year. Asked if her position has changed, Sir Keir's spokesman referred back to her previous comments and said: "The government position is what I have said it is." On Sunday, Lord Kinnock told Sky News: "It's not going to pay the bills, but that kind of levy does two things. "One is to secure resources, which is very important in revenues. "But the second thing it does is to say to the country, 'we are the government of equity'. "This is a country which is very substantially fed up with the fact that whatever happens in the world, whatever happens in the UK, the same interests come out on top unscathed all the time while everybody else is paying more for getting services. "Now, I think that a gesture or a substantial gesture in the direction of equity fairness would make a big difference." The son of a coal miner, who became a member of the House of Lords in 2005, the Labour peer said asset values have "gone through the roof" in the past 20 years while economies and incomes have stagnated in real terms. In reference to the chancellor refusing to change her fiscal rules, he said the government is giving the appearance it is "bogged down by their own imposed limitations", which he said is "not actually the accurate picture". A wealth tax would help the government get out of that situation and would be backed by the "great majority of the general public", he added. His comments came after a bruising week for the prime minister, who had to heavily water down a welfare bill meant to save £5.5bn after dozens of Labour MPs threatened to vote against it. With those savings lost - and a previous U-turn on cutting winter fuel payments also reducing savings - the chancellor's £9.9bn fiscal headroom has quickly dwindled. In a hint of what could come, government minister Stephen Morgan on Monday told Wilfred Frost on Sky News Breakfast: "I hold dear the Labour values of making sure those that have the broadest shoulders pay, pay more tax. "I think that's absolutely right." He added that the government has already put a tax on private jets and on the profits of energy companies.

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Jul 7
England in need of 'special' Jofra Archer after India defeat in second Test but Lord's return is 'a gamble'

It is expected Archer will appear in his first Test match in four years in the third Test at Lord's on Thursday - live on Sky Sports Cricket from 10am - while Gus Atkinson has also been called up to the squad ahead of an anticipated return. Hussain believes it could be a "gamble" for both to play, but given the struggles of England's seamers across the first two Tests, in which India have scored 1,849 runs, it might be one they're willing to take. Akash Deep rips through England as India level series at Edgbaston 🏏Gus Atkinson added to England squad for third Test vs India 📰Not got Sky? Stream England vs India no contract 📺Got Sky Sports? Watch cricket on the Sky Sports app 📱 "The fact is, England were completely outbowled [at Edgbaston]," Hussain said. "The difference between the two sides, for me, was how well the two opening bowlers bowled for India. "I said it on commentary at one point, it looked like they were bowling on a different surface." "England may have a couple of bowlers coming back from injury in Atkinson and Archer, who has not played for a very long time. "It's an absolute gamble [both playing at Lord's]. You may have to then consider playing someone like Sam Cook, who can bowl long spells and at one end for you. "They'll need someone to do the donkey work, and it can't be [Ben] Stokes - he has to bowl short bursts. "It has backfired a bit that they've gone back to back with the same attack for the first two Tests. If you'd have rested [Chris] Woakes here then you could have played him at Lord's, where he has a fantastic record. It's a small sample size, but Atkinson also has a really good record with bat and ball at Lord's." 'Fingers crossed' for Archer's return at Lord's On Archer's expected return after four years of injury struggles, Hussain added: "Good for the lad. "We only see Jofra bowling into a mit, we don't see all of the rehab work that you have to do - it must be soul-destroying, all of the comebacks, the attempted comebacks and the injuries. "He is going to be back, but it is a little bit 'fingers crossed'. The adrenaline of a Test match, especially as a bowler, is different - Stuart Broad will tell you. "We've seen bowlers come back and by tea time they're cramping up and can't get through their last spell of the day. "With Mark Wood when he has come back in [after injury], he has come back with pace - operating around 90-95mph - but he has been in and out of the side. Jofra has been out for four years! "That said, England do need something different now, something special, and when Archer was at his best, he was special." 'Dynamic of series may have shifted in India's favour' While England will be hopeful of a new-look pace attack getting them back to winning ways at Lord's, India will be welcoming back their seamer spearhead - and arguably the best bowler in the world - Jasprit Bumrah. In addition to Bumrah, Akash Deep will surely retain his spot after taking 10 wickets in the second Test, while Mohammed Siraj has fond memories of Lord's, having taken eight in India's last visit to the Home of Cricket in 2021. "It's a very decent attack, going back towards the sort of attack they've had in the past," Hussain said. "I think Akash Deep has been a real find. He could be a useful bowler running in from that Pavilion End at Lord's and hitting the pitch hard. "You've got Siraj, who has got a massive heart and has history at Lord's - he will try from first ball to last - and then you add to that all the skills of a rested Jasprit Bumrah. "India took a gamble that they could be 2-0 down game to Lord's, but instead it's 1-1 with a rested Bumrah. "The dynamic of the series may have just shifted in India's favour." Watch day one of the third Test between England and India, at Lord's, live on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event from 10am Thursday (11am first ball) or stream without a contract. England vs India - results and schedule All games at 11am UK and Ireland; all on Sky Sports First Test (Headingley): England won by five wicketsSecond Test (Edgbaston): India won by 336 runsThird Test (Lord's): July 10-14Fourth Test (Emirates Old Trafford): July 23-27Fifth Test (The Kia Oval): July 31-August 4

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