Former England skipper Michael Vaughan spoke about the theatrics that happened in the final over on Day 3 between Shubman Gill and Zak Crawley.
After India were bowled out for 387 runs in their first innings, England had enough time to bat for two overs before the end of the day's play. However, a few antics from Zak Crawley ensured that India managed to bowl just one over before stumps.
Indian skipper Shubman Gill was unhappy with how things folded in the final minutes of the day's play on day 3. He even charged towards Crawley who retaliated in return.
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Good Piece Of Time-Wasting - Michael Vaughan On Zak Crawley's Antics
It all went a bit too far as the commentators explained the situation. All the Indian fielders circled around Crawley who tried his best to kill the time. In the end, India managed to bowl just over one as Crawley did not wait for the on-field umpires to call the day off and charged off the ground.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan in his conversation with BBC’s Test Match Special said Crawley's tactics was a clever use of the clock and not something India could protest about.
"It's as good a piece of time-wasting I've ever seen. India can't complain because yesterday Gill was down with the hamstring strain, KL Rahul was off the field and wouldn’t have been able to open the batting,” Vaughan said.
The former England captain further said that neither teams can complain about the incident as both teams tried to manipulate the situation accordingly.
"Neither team can complain, but what great drama and what a great day. We're in for a fourth and fifth day that will be fantastic" he added.
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India-England On Level Terms After Day 3 At Lord's
India equalled England's first innings total of 387 runs before Washington Sundar (23 runs off 76 balls) was the last wicket to fall for India. It sets up for two fascinating days of cricket with both teams on level terms after the first three days.
The series is also level at 1-1 after England won the first Test at Headingly and India made an emphatic comeback by winning the second Test at Edgbaston.
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