Ball Tampering Drama at Lord’s: Gill and Umpire Clash, Broad Fuels Controversy

Tensions flared at Lord’s during the third Test between India and England as repeated requests from the Indian team to change the Dukes ball due to perceived shape issues sparked a heated debate. Shubman Gill was seen in a visible disagreement with the umpire over the state of the ball, adding fuel to an already simmering situation.

Broad Highlights “Problem” with Ball Changes

Veteran England pacer Stuart Broad weighed in on the controversy, suggesting that the frequency of ball changes is becoming a “problem” in the game. This further intensified the discussions surrounding the incident, with both teams holding differing opinions.

England Fights Back Despite Ball Controversy

Despite the distractions caused by the ball-tampering row, England mounted a spirited fightback, thanks to a counter-attacking fifty from Jamie Smith and resilient batting by Brydon Carse. However, Jasprit Bumrah’s fiery spell rattled England’s middle order, keeping India in the contest.