India Takes Control at Lord's as England Wobbles in Third Test

India seized control of the third Test at Lord's during the fourth day as their pacers, led by Mohammed Siraj, dismantled England's batting lineup, reducing them to 98/4 by lunch. England's top-order batsmen, including Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, and Harry Brook, faltered against a lively pitch and India's disciplined bowling, with Siraj playing a pivotal role in taking key wickets. Despite the pressure, Joe Root and Ben Stokes remained unbeaten at the interval, tasked with stabilizing England's innings to keep the match competitive. Earlier in the match, both teams posted identical first innings totals of 387, with notable performances from India's KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja, and England's Joe Root and Ollie Pope. The contest remains finely poised as England seeks to recover from their middle-order collapse while India aims to go 2-1 up in the series. Additionally, India's Under-19 team dominated their match against England, reaching 450 for seven on day one, highlighted by strong partnerships and significant individual scores, showcasing India's depth in cricket talent.