An intense performance from pace unit, particularly Mohammed Siraj helped India restrict England to 98/4 at the end of the first session on Day 4 of the third Test at Lord's on Sunday.
England ended the session at 98/4, with skipper Ben Stokes (2*) and Joe Root (17*) and the team leading by 98 runs. Pope was the second casualty of the day for England, falling leg-before-wicket to Mohammed Siraj for just four runs.
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri and ex-England pace spearhead Stuart Broad criticised the way Harry Brook gave away his wicket with a "nothing shot" during the fourth day of the third Test at the 'Home of Cricket', Lord's, on Sunday.
Team India started from where they left off during the final over of the day three, replicating the intensity and aggression to rattle England and leave them four wickets down at Lunch. Body blows, ball beating the bat, aggressive send offs, some classy shots. It had it all.
While technically a caught-and-bowled chance, Bashir was struck firmly on the hand and immediately signalled up to the home dressing room that he had been injured, sustaining what appeared to be a dislocation. Joe Root completed his over.
Kumble highlighted the thrilling nature of the Test match, emphasising the close competition between both the teams. He noted the series is evenly matched and felt there has been very little to separate the sides.
The element of spice, emotions boiling over, and tempers fraying entered the picture after India packed their bags on 387, the exact total as England. Openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett were tasked to see off the testing for eight to ten minutes of the day.
As India gears up for a potential big chase at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground, the historical odds offer both caution and motivation. Often hailed as "The Home of Cricket," Lord's has seen only a handful of successful fourth-innings chases, with India having achieved it just once, chasing
India's seasoned opener KL Rahul expressed his admiration for vice-captain Rishabh Pant and his dream to replicate the dynamic southpaw's play style following their record-breaking exploits on Day 3 of the third Test against England at Lord's.