India Star Siraj Fined for Send-Off Against England at Lord's

The third Test match between England and India at Lord's saw heightened tensions, particularly involving Indian bowler Mohammed Siraj. Siraj was fined 15 percent of his match fee and received a demerit point for a send-off directed at England opener Ben Duckett after dismissing him, an act that included shouting in Duckett’s face and a shoulder brush. This incident was part of a series of competitive exchanges, including accusations of time-wasting by England's Zak Crawley, which led to a heated response from Indian captain Shubman Gill. Despite the on-field confrontations and close scrutiny by officials, both teams expressed that such moments of intensity add to the excitement and competitiveness of the series. The match itself remained unresolved, with England poised to bat and the series continuing with high stakes and spirited play from both sides. Commentary from former players and analysts highlighted the fine line between passion and sportsmanship in this fiercely contested encounter.