Light-Hearted Banter Between Jadeja and Root Highlights Day One at Lord's

A Fun Moment on Day One of the Third Test

The opening day of the third Test match between England and India at Lord's featured a delightful exchange between two cricketing icons, Ravindra Jadeja and Joe Root. As the day drew to a close, Root was batting at 99*, just a run shy of his century, when a playful incident unfolded.

During the 83rd over of England's innings, Root executed a back-foot shot towards deep backward point, where Jadeja was positioned to field the ball. Instead of quickly returning it, Jadeja added a touch of humor by pretending to fumble the ball before dropping it on the ground, teasing Root to attempt a second run.

With a broad smile, Root chose to play it safe, opting for a single instead of taking the risk. This light-hearted interaction showcased the friendly yet competitive spirit that defines the game.

Watch the video here:

Jadeja having fun with the Number two flat pitch bully in the world @HomeOfCricket #ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/P4w8AF2mPu

— Raw Takes Only💅🏼 (@rawtakesonly) July 10, 2025

Ravinder Jadeja challenged @root66 for rum. Absolutely comedy 😃 😀 😄 @BCCI #ENGvIND #RAVINDRAJADEJA #joeroot pic.twitter.com/FUTJBFP8wy

— Anuj Agnihotri (@anuj_agnihotri) July 10, 2025

As the day ended, Joe Root remained not out at 99, leaving England in a strong position with Root just one run away from a well-deserved century.