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**Gill Confronts Crawley in Heated Exchange as England Cling to Lead at Lord’s**
**Lord’s, England -** Tensions flared at Lord’s on Day 3 of the third Test between England and India, as India captain Shubman Gill confronted England opener Zak Crawley over alleged time-wasting tactics.
The incident occurred in the final over of the day, bowled by Jasprit Bumrah, with England batting for the first time in their second innings. Crawley was seen repeatedly stepping away from the crease as Bumrah prepared to bowl, seemingly attempting to run down the clock. According to sources, Gill was heard telling Crawley to “grow some b***s” after the English batsman repeatedly delayed play.
The situation escalated further when Crawley called for the team physio after being struck on the gloves by a Bumrah delivery. Gill was seen sarcastically gesturing towards the pavilion, suggesting Crawley wanted to retire hurt, drawing an animated response from the England opener. Ben Duckett intervened to diffuse the situation.
Video footage circulating online shows the heated exchange, with Mohammed Siraj and KL Rahul also appearing to be involved in verbal altercations with Crawley and Duckett as the players left the field. The Lord’s crowd reportedly jeered the players as the day concluded.
Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar surprisingly defended Crawley’s actions, stating that opening batsmen don’t have the option of sending in a nightwatchman and it was understandable that he didn’t want to bat late in the day.
At the close of play, England held a slender two-run lead over India, setting the stage for a potentially thrilling final two days.
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