The atmosphere of the match heated up due to a disagreement between Shubman Gill and Zak Crawley on the third day of the Lord's Test. Gill flared up at Crawley's attempt to waste time, leading to a heated exchange between the two. Nasser Hussain's reaction and Dinesh Karthik's quip further fueled the discussion.
IND vs ENG, 3rd Test, at Lord's: The excitement reached a peak on the third day of the third Test between India and England at the historic Lord's ground when a heated argument erupted on the field between Shubman Gill and Zak Crawley. This incident was not only confined to the players but also reached the commentary box, where a statement by Nasser Hussain created a stir on social media.
The Beginning of the Dispute: Crawley's Action on the Fifth Ball
In the last over of the day, Jasprit Bumrah was bowling and Zak Crawley was on strike. The fifth ball from Bumrah hit Crawley's gloves, after which he pretended to be injured and signaled for the physio. Shubman Gill felt that this action was an attempt to waste time and he went to Crawley, glaring at him and expressing his displeasure.
Players' Reactions and Umpire's Intervention
After Gill's reaction, the Indian fielders sarcastically responded to Crawley's behavior by applauding. The atmosphere became quite heated and the umpire had to intervene to calm both players. England's batsman Ben Duckett also went to Gill and tried to reason with him. Finally, the matter was resolved with the umpire's mediation.
Nasser Hussain's Commentary Further Intensified the Controversy
During the incident, former English captain Nasser Hussain, who was commentating on Sky Sports, said, "The ball hit Crawley's gloves, he did the right thing by calling for the physio." To this, Indian commentator Dinesh Karthik immediately questioned, "Did you say it was right to call for the physio?" This was a light-hearted question, but it further heated up the atmosphere.
Tension Spreads from the Field to the Commentary Box
This dialogue between Dinesh Karthik and Nasser Hussain was not taken lightly. Cricket fans took it seriously and a debate erupted on social media. Many Indian fans supported Gill and said that the England players were intentionally wasting time. On the other hand, England supporters defended Crawley and called Gill an overreactor.
Gill's Aggressive Demeanor: A Glimpse of New Leadership
This attitude of Shubman Gill shows how passionate he is on the field and how vigilant he is for his team. This is his new persona as captain, where he not only appears strategically b but also responds to every move of the opposition in the same manner. This incident highlights Gill's determination in the early days of his captaincy career.
Spirit of the Game vs. Strategy: The Debate Continues
Two sides have formed regarding Crawley's calling for the physio. One side says that calling the physio during an injury is a normal procedure, while the other side considers it a tactic to waste time. This debate highlights that in Test cricket, mind games are now as important as runs and wickets on the scoreboard.
