IND vs ENG: Tim Southee calls final-over controversy ‘half of the sport’ amid thriller at Lord’s Test | Cricket News

Tim Southee (Photo by Sahil Malhotra/TimesofIndia.com)

TimesofIndia.com in London: Tensions flared late on Day 3 of the third Test between India and England at Lord’s, however England’s Specialist Skills Consultant Tim Southee performed down the drama, calling it “part of the game” and praising the depth and spirit of the sequence.With England and India locked at 1-1 in the sequence, the third Test has been a fiercely contested affair. Saturday noticed a uncommon and dramatic flip when each groups completed with similar first-innings scores — 387 all out — solely the ninth such occasion in Test historical past. India have been bowled out simply quarter-hour earlier than stumps, and England managed a solitary over in response earlier than play resulted in rigidity.ALSO READ: Tensions boil at Lord’s! Show some f**ing b**s: Shubman Gill shouts at Zak CrawleyThat ultimate over was something however routine.

England openers Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley confronted fierce criticism from Indian gamers for intentionally slowing the sport, presumably to restrict India’s possibilities of grabbing a late wicket underneath overcast skies.

Crawley specifically clashed with India captain Shubman Gill after delays attributable to glove troubles and discipline distractions, leading to heated phrases and a tense walk-off.“It’s part of the game, an exciting way to finish the day,” Southee instructed reporters after the day’s play. “It’s been a great series, both sides played good cricket in good spirit. Today, there was good energy from both sides.”India’s innings was highlighted by a cultured 100 from KL Rahul and gritty contributions from Ravindra Jadeja (72) and Rishabh Pant (74), the latter dismissed in dramatic style by a direct hit from Ben Stokes.With England main solely by two runs and the sequence finely poised, the ultimate two days promise gripping cricket – and probably extra fireworks.