It was a dramatic end to day three of the third Test with opener Zak Crawley using the delaying tactic to ensure England only played one over before stumps but the Indians, led by captain Shubman Gill, were hardly amused.
Speaking after close of play, England bowling consultant Tim Southee and India opener KL Rahul said the heated exchange between the Indian fielders and the home team openers formed the essence of a hard-fought day in Test cricket. Speedster Jasprit Bumrah clapped in sarcasm as Crawley seemingly faked pain in his hand after defending the ball from the middle of the bat.
Always annoying when you can’t get another over in before close pic.twitter.com/3Goknoe2n5
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 12, 2025
