Yashasvi Jaiswal Struggles in Test Match Against England at Lord's

In a disappointing display during the third Test against England at Lord's, Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed for a duck, raising eyebrows among cricket analysts. Kumar Sangakkara criticized Jaiswal's performance, noting his discomfort at the crease. The match saw further struggles for India as Karun Nair and Shubman Gill also fell victim to England's bowlers. With India ending the day at 58 for 4, the pressure mounts as they chase a target of 193 runs. Discover the full details of this gripping encounter.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 14, 2025, 02:01 IST

Jaiswal's Disappointing Performance

London [UK], July 13: Former Sri Lankan opener Kumar Sangakkara expressed his disappointment with Yashasvi Jaiswal's lackluster performance, as he was dismissed for a duck on just his seventh ball while India chased a target of 193 runs against England in the third Test at Lord's, famously known as the 'Home of Cricket'.

Jaiswal seemed out of sorts and struggled to establish his rhythm, ultimately falling to the fast bowler Jofra Archer. Archer unleashed a fierce delivery at 141kph, which was short and outside off, resulting in a thick top-edge that soared into the air.

The ball was easily caught by wicketkeeper Jamie Smith, leaving Jaiswal without scoring. In his first innings, he had also succumbed to Archer, managing only 13 runs off 8 balls.

Sangakkara analyzed Jaiswal's performance on Sky Sports, stating, “In the first over he faced, Jaiswal appeared uncomfortable and not very watchable. After spending considerable time at short leg for India, he came out looking somewhat fatigued.”

Nair and Gill's Struggles

Karun Nair partnered with KL Rahul to guide India through the final hour of the fourth day. He showcased some impressive shots but made a critical mistake that led to his dismissal. Nair misjudged a delivery that sharply turned back in, resulting in him being trapped in front of the stumps. Umpire Paul Reiffel promptly raised his finger, sending Nair back with a score of 14 off 33 balls.

Former England cricketer Michael Atherton found Nair's dismissal puzzling, commenting, “It was an odd leave from Nair, especially given the end he was batting at. From the Pavilion End, the ball is naturally inclined to come back in down the slope. To add to his woes, he will likely have a significant bruise in the morning as it struck him on the inside of the pad!”

In a further setback for India, Brydon Carse delivered a ball that nipped back into captain Shubman Gill, who failed to move his feet and was trapped in front of the middle stump. Although Gill reviewed the decision, replays confirmed that the ball had beaten his inside edge and struck his knee roll, forcing him to depart for a mere 6 runs off 9 balls.

To close the day, India sent Akash Deep in as a nightwatchman. As tensions rose, England captain Ben Stokes bowled brilliantly to dismiss the tail-ender for just 1 run off 11 balls, leaving India at 58 for 4 at the end of the day.