Intense Drama Unfolds in Final Moments of Day 4 at Lord's
Last Over Drama at Lord's
The concluding moments of Day 4 at Lord's brought a surge of excitement that had been absent throughout the previous days. Zak Crawley, the focal point of the day's events, was seen removing his gloves and shaking his left hand, indicating that the ball had struck his fingers. This incident sparked a heated exchange between Indian captain Shubman Gill and Crawley, along with his batting partner Ben Duckett. Observing this, England's bowling consultant, Tim Southee, reflected on Gill's earlier back massage, subtly pointing out the irony in the situation.
Southee's Comments Post-Match
After the day's play concluded, Southee spoke to the media, acknowledging the intensity of the match and remarked,
"It’s good. Always exciting to see both sides animated towards the end. Not sure what they were complaining about when Gill was lying down getting a massage in the middle of the day yesterday. It’s part of the game. Near the end of the day, it’s an exciting way to finish the day."He expressed hope that Crawley would be fit to continue the next day, adding,
"Yeah, he (Crawley) will be assessed overnight. Hope he’ll be alright to carry on tomorrow."
What Transpired in the Final Minutes?
Initially, it was anticipated that England would have ten minutes to bat, but this was later reduced to seven. Jasprit Bumrah commenced the bowling, with Crawley at the crease. Crawley paused, citing an issue with the sight screen, which visibly frustrated Gill, who exchanged heated words while the Indian team clapped in response. The situation escalated when Crawley appeared to be injured after a ball struck his finger. Gill engaged in conversation with him, while Duckett mimicked a gesture from the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. Ultimately, India managed to bowl the complete over, trailing by just two runs. Notably, Southee pointed out that Gill has been dealing with a back problem since the Leeds Test, frequently seeking treatment for his lower back, which had also affected his performance at Lord's.