KL Rahul said that the Indian team were eager to get two overs in before the close of play on Day 3, which led to the spat between the side and opener Zak Crawley. The England opener pulled off some theatrics to ensure India bowled just one over in the end.

The veteran of 85 Tests expressed his desire to play Test cricket for India, a format he loves, despite getting "no response" from selectors

Richard Mann looks ahead to day four at Lord's, with the third Test between England and India still in the balance.

The India captain had accused Zak Crawley of wasting time, but England's bowling coach Tim Southee insisted Shubman Gill had no right to complain.

England won the toss and will bat first in the third test against India at Lord's on Thursday under sunny skies at the home of cricket and conditions that should favour the batsmen.India's crushing 336-run victory in the second test at Edgbaston levelled the series at 1-1 after England won the first match at Headingley by five wickets.

England have departed from their usual aggressive approach but this slow-burner of a match is captivating for different reasons

Rahane last played Test cricket for India in 2023 while he hasn’t featured for the limited overs teams for close to a decade.

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Mhatre targeted James Minto first and hit a couple of sixes when he came to bowl in the 16th over in the first session. He shifted gears after the lunch break and rushed to his century in just 107 bal