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Intense Drama Unfolds on Day Three of India vs England Test at Lord's

The third day of the Test match between India and England at Lord's was filled with excitement and tension. Jack Crawley's time-wasting tactics sparked controversy, leading to a heated exchange with India's captain Shubman Gill. Former England captain Michael Vaughan praised Crawley's strategy while noting that India had used similar tactics the day before. With only one over bowled, the day ended with England scoring two runs without losing a wicket. As the series stands at 1-1, both teams are set for an exhilarating finish in the upcoming days.
By Narendra Chaudhary | Jul 13, 2025, 13:54 IST
Intense Drama Unfolds on Day Three of India vs England Test at Lord's

Exciting Moments in the Third Test

The third day of the Test match between India and England at Lord's showcased thrilling moments. During this time, England's batsman Jack Crawley was seen wasting time, leading to some tension between him and India's captain Shubman Gill. Former England captain Michael Vaughan commented that Crawley's strategy of delaying the game was one of the best he had witnessed, but he noted that India couldn't complain, as they had employed similar tactics the previous day.




After India was bowled out for 387 runs, the visiting team had ample time to bowl two overs in the final session of the third day. However, Crawley's excuses regarding an injury and his repeated retreats during Jasprit Bumrah's initial overs caused significant delays.




This left India with only one over to bowl, frustrating the visiting team as England managed to score two runs without losing a wicket in their second innings on day three.




Vaughan stated on the BBC's Test Match Special podcast that this was the best example of time-wasting he had seen. He pointed out that India had no grounds for complaint since Gill had suffered a muscle strain in his leg, preventing him from starting the innings while Rahul was off the field. Vaughan emphasized that both teams were in a similar situation.




He remarked that neither team could complain, but it was indeed a fantastic display of drama and an excellent day of cricket. Former England captain Alastair Cook added that such drama was essential to bring excitement to a series that was tied at 1-1.


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