Ladybug Swarm Interrupts England-India Test Play at Lord's

Play at Lord's during the first day of the third Test between England and India was unexpectedly interrupted by a swarm of ladybugs, causing a brief halt and irritation among players, including India's Jasprit Bumrah and England captain Ben Stokes. The swarm disrupted momentum late in the day, forcing umpires to confer on how to manage the unusual situation, with play resuming after a short delay. England finished the day at 251 for four, with Joe Root stranded on 99 not out, denied a chance to complete his 37th Test century due to the insect invasion. Stokes was also visibly struggling with a groin injury during the final session, raising fitness concerns for England ahead of the following days. Despite the bizarre interruption and injury worries, the Test match remained finely balanced, with strong performances from both teams' bowlers and batsmen. The incident marked a rare and peculiar stoppage in cricket, highlighting the unpredictability of the sport.