IND vs ENG 3rd Test: ‘If this happened in India…’ — Sunil Gavaskar reacts to ball change drama at Lord’s | Cricket News

India captain Shubman Gill was seen having a heated dialog with the umpires after the ball was checked and failed to go by means of the usual hoop used to check its roundness. Mohammed Siraj additionally appeared visibly pissed off. Even throughout the drinks break, Gill continued talking animatedly with the officers, clearly sad with the alternative ball. But the difficulty didn’t finish there. Just eight overs later, after solely 48 extra deliveries — the ball had to be modified as soon as once more. This added to the rising concern across the high quality of the Dukes ball, which has been questioned repeatedly in this sequence. Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar weighed in on the state of affairs throughout commentary. He identified how the ball already appeared prefer it had performed 20 overs of labor as an alternative of simply 10. Gavaskar added that if such points had happened in India, the British media would possible have raised a storm.

Former England quick bowler Stuart Broad additionally voiced his displeasure. Writing on X (previously Twitter), Broad stated, “The cricket ball should be like a fine wicketkeeper. Barely noticed.” He known as the frequent ball modifications unacceptable and stated that Dukes wants to repair the issue. “A ball should last 80 overs. Not 10,” he added.

Meanwhile, on the sector, Jasprit Bumrah stole the morning session with a fiery spell that handed him a five-wicket haul, serving to India bowl England out for 387. In reply, India reached 145 for 3 at stumps, with KL Rahul regular on 58* and Rishabh Pant taking part in fluently regardless of a finger harm. The ball could have been a speaking level, however Bumrah and Rahul made certain India stayed firmly in the competition.