Sat Aug 02 11:34:31 UTC 2025: **News Article:**
**Prasidh Krishna Sparks Heated Exchange with Joe Root in 5th Test**
**London, UK – August 2, 2025** – Indian fast bowler Prasidh Krishna found himself at the center of attention on Day 2 of the 5th Test against England, after a tense exchange with veteran batsman Joe Root. The incident, which occurred after a boundary in the 22nd over, saw Root react in an uncharacteristically animated fashion to comments made by Krishna.
Former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik, commentating on Sky Sports Cricket, expressed his surprise at Root’s reaction, stating he hadn’t seen Root respond that way before. Karthik suggested that Krishna’s remarks might have implied “don’t try to be too smart here,” escalating the tension.
Following the day’s play, Krishna downplayed the incident, referring to Root as a “good mate” and attributing the exchange to the competitive nature of the game. He also admitted that his words were a deliberate tactic to try and get under Root’s skin.
Despite the fiery exchange, Krishna played a key role in India’s comeback, taking four wickets alongside Mohammed Siraj after England’s strong start in the first session, spearheaded by Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley. Krishna revealed that the team had a discussion after lunch, emphasizing the importance of body language and maintaining discipline in their bowling.
The Indian team recognized the challenge of bowling to aggressive English batsmen, with Krishna emphasizing the need to stick to good lines and lengths despite the opposition’s attacking intent.
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