The third Test between India and England at Lord’s delivered edge-of-the-seat drama, not just with the bat and ball, but also through intense sledging. One standout moment came late on Day 3, when Shubman Gill lashed out at England opener Zak Crawley in a heated on-field exchange.
The confrontation was sparked by Crawley’s time-wasting tactics during the closing overs. With fading light threatening to halt play, Gill was keen to squeeze in a couple more overs. However, Crawley’s constant interruptions, including a complaint about the sight screen and a last-minute call for the physio after being hit, pushed the India captain to his limits.
The moment reached boiling point when Gill’s frustration erupted in a profanity-laced shout caught by the stump mic. Even sarcastic claps from Indian fielders followed, as Crawley tried to slow the game further.
Siraj Hints at More Sledging to Come
Speaking ahead of the fourth Test, Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj opened up about the verbal exchanges. He admitted there was no prior planning and that such sledging usually happens in the heat of the moment.
“When a batter is focused, you try to disturb him,” Siraj said. “Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. But it’s fun as a fast bowler.”
He didn’t rule out more on-field drama, adding, “A little bit of chatter can shake things up.”
With the series finely balanced and tempers already flaring, fans can expect more fireworks—both verbal and cricketing—when India and England meet in the fourth Test.
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