Intense Confrontation Marks Day 3 of India vs England Test at Lord's

Tense Moments on Day 3
On July 12, during the third day of the ongoing Test match at Lord's, Team India captain Shubman Gill found himself in a heated exchange with England opener Zak Crawley. Both teams had scored 387 runs in their first innings, leaving the match finely balanced.
As England began their second innings, they ended Day 3 with a slight lead of 2 runs, finishing at 2/0 with Crawley and Ben Duckett at the crease. The match is set for an exciting Day 4, with all outcomes still possible.
The Heated Exchange
Tensions escalated as the final over of the day approached, with Gill and Crawley clashing over perceived time-wasting. Indian bowler Jasprit Bumrah was in excellent form, and Gill, positioned in the slips, aimed to mentally unsettle Crawley.
The situation intensified when Crawley unexpectedly stepped away from his stance, disrupting Bumrah's rhythm. This prompted Gill to confront Crawley, expressing his frustration over the delay with a heated remark.
Following Gill's outburst, other Indian players, including Mohammed Siraj, joined in to challenge Crawley verbally. The on-field umpires had to step in to diffuse the situation before the day concluded.
India's Strong Batting Performance
KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, and Ravindra Jadeja played crucial roles in India's first innings, helping the team recover from early challenges to reach 387 runs. Starting their innings at 145/3, Rahul and Pant formed a significant partnership, contributing to a 141-run stand for the fourth wicket.
Despite battling an injury, Pant scored a commendable 74 runs off 112 balls. Rahul later completed his ninth Test century, scoring 100 runs before being dismissed. Jadeja continued the momentum, scoring 72 runs, but India ultimately lost their last three wickets for just 9 runs, finishing their innings at 387.