Jasprit Bumrah produced a ferocious delivery early in England’s second innings that left Zak Crawley shaken and India just inches away from a crucial breakthrough. The incident took place in the third over of the innings during the ongoing third Test at Lord’s.
The ball was angled in sharply from a length and rose awkwardly off the pitch. Crawley, looking to push forward off the front foot, was caught by surprise as the delivery smashed into his gloves, popping up dangerously into the leg-side. There was no fielder at silly mid-on, but Bumrah, sensing a chance, sprinted forward and put in a full-length slide in an attempt to catch the rebound.
The ball, however, just brushed Bumrah’s fingertips and landed on the turf, a dramatic near-miss that had the Indian fielders on edge. Crawley immediately took off his gloves and was seen wincing in pain, shaking his hands as he tried to recover from the blow.
It was a reminder of Bumrah’s lethal ability with the red ball, combining awkward bounce, sharp pace, and relentless accuracy to trouble even set batters. Though it didn’t result in a wicket, the delivery set the tone for an aggressive spell from India’s spearhead, and Crawley knew he’d just survived a brutal examination.
'Same Like You': Rishabh Pant Fires Back At Ben Duckett’s Sledge With Sharp Comeback During IND Vs ENG, 3rd Test Match; Video
Day 3 of the Lord’s Test between India and England brought not just intense cricket but also a sharp exchange of words that lit up the morning session. After starting the day with two crisp boundaries off Jofra Archer, Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul slowed down considerably.
Sensing the drop in scoring rate, England’s Ben Duckett tried to stir things up by sledging Pant, hoping to break his focus. With India trying to rebuild after early setbacks, Duckett walked across and cheekily asked Pant, "Just batting for the draw?" trying to question the visitors’ intent.
But Pant, known for his fearless attitude and quick wit, wasn’t rattled. With a nod and a smirk, he replied, “Same like you?” instantly flipping the pressure back onto the hosts.
Pant’s retort was a direct reminder of England’s own slow and cautious start on Day 1, when Duckett and Zak Crawley had managed just 39 runs in the first 13 overs, far from the aggressive ‘Bazball’ style they are known for.
With his sharp sense of humor and presence of mind, Rishabh Pant not only held his ground with the bat but also won the psychological battle with a one-liner that left Duckett and England speechless.
