Tensions Flare on Day 3 of India vs England Test

Day 3 of the third Test between India and England at Lord’s witnessed a dramatic turn of events as tensions escalated between Indian captain Shubman Gill and England’s openers, Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett. The day ended with a heated exchange, highlighting the competitive spirit on the field. With only five minutes left in the day’s play, England’s openers appeared to be stalling for time, which did not sit well with the Indian team. Shubman Gill, visibly frustrated, confronted Crawley, leading to a tense moment that captured the attention of cricket fans worldwide.

India Matches England’s First Innings Total

Earlier in the day, India managed to match England’s first-innings total of 387, thanks to significant contributions from their top-order batsmen. Opener KL Rahul played a pivotal role, scoring a fluent century with 100 runs off 177 balls. His innings was supported by Rishabh Pant, who added 74 runs before being run out by Ben Stokes. Ravindra Jadeja also contributed with a solid 72 runs off 131 balls. These performances ensured that India stayed competitive in the match.

Gill’s Frustration Boils Over

As England began their second innings, Jasprit Bumrah took the ball for India. However, Crawley’s repeated delays in facing deliveries seemed to be a tactic to minimize the number of overs bowled before stumps. This led to an outburst from Shubman Gill, who walked over to Crawley and made a hand gesture expressing his displeasure. The confrontation included Gill reportedly telling Crawley to “grow some f

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,” reflecting his frustration with the situation.

Stumps Called with England at Two for No Loss** Despite the drama, England ended the day at two for no loss, with Zak Crawley on two runs and Ben Duckett yet to score. The day’s play concluded with a stare-off between Gill and Crawley, adding another layer of intensity to an already thrilling Test match.