Root, Krishna Clash Amid Tense Oval Test

On Day 2 of the fifth and final Test between England and India at The Oval, England’s Joe Root and India’s Prasidh Krishna engaged in a heated verbal exchange after a delivery in the 22nd over, leading to umpire intervention. The incident occurred amid a series of on-field confrontations, including Akash Deep’s animated send-off to Ben Duckett, reflecting rising tensions in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. England maintained a slight lead after being bowled out for 242/8, with play interrupted by rain. Gus Atkinson’s five-wicket haul stood out as a highlight for England. Root’s atypical show of frustration became a major talking point, underscoring the high stakes of the series finale. Both teams remained focused on their objectives despite the heated moments.