Tue Jul 15 18:47:15 UTC 2025: **Headline: Tensions Flare in Lord’s Test: England’s Stokes Addresses Heated Exchanges with India**
**Lord’s, England –** The recent England vs. India Test match at Lord’s was marred by on-field confrontations, culminating in a verbal altercation between India captain Shubman Gill and England opener Zak Crawley at the end of Day 3. The incident, reportedly sparked by Crawley’s alleged time-wasting tactics, saw Gill confronting Crawley, with Ben Duckett intervening.
Following England’s victory, captain Ben Stokes addressed the heated exchanges, stating he was displeased to see the entire Indian team “charging” at Crawley. Stokes said the incident ignited a new intensity within the English side. Pacer Jofra Archer echoed this sentiment, revealing that the team collectively decided to adopt a less amicable approach after feeling they were being “too nice.”
Despite the friction, Stokes displayed sportsmanship by consoling Mohammed Siraj after his dismissal sealed India’s fate and hugging Ravindra Jadeja.
When questioned about the on-field tensions, Shubman Gill downplayed the incidents, claiming such moments are essential for an exciting contest. He emphasized that the “heat” between the teams stemmed from their intense desire to win and that mutual respect ultimately prevailed.
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