Two weeks after injuring himself at Trent Bridge,[1] Lindwall undertook a thorough fitness examination on the morning of the Second Test at Lord's. Bradman was not convinced of the bowler's fitness, but Lindwall—keen to play at the historic ground known as the "home of cricket"—was able to convince his captain to risk his inclusion.[40] Australia won the toss and elected to bat,[3] allowing Lindwall further time to recover.