England Deny Time-Wasting, Win Lord's Test

A controversy erupted during the third Test at Lord's as India captain Shubman Gill accused England openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett of time-wasting by arriving late to the crease, which restricted India to one over late on Day 3. Gill claimed the tactics violated the 'spirit of the game,' while Crawley denied any deliberate delay, stating he followed the umpires’ instructions. The incident led to heated on-field exchanges and fueled debate over gamesmanship and sportsmanship in cricket. England were penalized for a slow over rate, but ultimately won the Test, taking a 2-1 lead in the series. The controversy has intensified discussions about the unwritten principles of cricket and the competitive atmosphere between the teams. The result adds further significance as both teams prepare for the next match.