The Lord’s Test saw tempers boil once more as the action heated up between the two behemoths of international cricket. Veteran Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and in-form England seamer Brydon Carse stole the show in the thrilling first session of Day 5 at the Home of Cricket.
The incident occurred following the last delivery of the 35th over, bowled by Brydon Carse. The right-arm seamer bowled a short delivery from the off-stump, which Jadeja rode the bounce to steer behind square on the off-side. Jadeja was so focused on the fielder’s antics that he had no choice but to barge into Carse.
Despite the accident, Ravindra Jadeja recovered well enough to run a second time.
However, Carse gave him a mouthful, and the Saurashtra all-rounder did not hold back. Jadeja approached Carse, and the two players exchanged words. However, England captain Ben Stokes positioned himself between the two players to prevent further escalation. Umpire Sharfuddoula was also paying close attention to the incident.
Jadeja was clearly looking at ball
Why Carse try to grab and stop him after that accidental hit? Bldy cheaters. #INDvsEND pic.twitter.com/onLaex5ndN
— Lala (@FabulasGuy) July 14, 2025
England smelling victory at Lunch on Day 5
India needed 135 runs to win on Day 5, while England were on the lookout for six wickets. The Asian giants lost the wicket of the in-form Rishabh Pant early in the day and never really recovered. KL Rahul and Washington Sundar were dismissed in consecutive overs as India were reeling at 82/7.
Nitish Kumar Reddy joined forces with Jadeja and the duo added a 30-run stand off 91 deliveries, batting with a lot of grit and determination. However, on the stroke of Lunch, Reddy was sent packing by Chris Woakes. At Lunch on Day 5, India find themselves at 112/8, needing another 81 runs for a win. All hopes rest on Jadeja, who is batting on 17.
