LONDON (Reuters) -Heated exchanges between England and India players made the Lord’s test more exciting and challenging, India captain Shubman Gill said after England took a 2-1 lead in the series with a dramatic 22-run win on Monday.
Tension flared between the teams during the intense third test, with Gill sarcastically clapping England batters for unnecessary delays, and India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj roaring in the face of England opener Ben Duckett after taking his wicket.
Siraj was fined 15% of his match fee for his aggressive behaviour.
“You’re giving everything, mentally, physically. There would be times when there would be a little bit of heat from both sides. But I think that’s what makes it so exciting, more challenging,” Gill told a news conference.
“At the end of the day, there’s a lot of admiration within the two teams. Both the teams try their best to win.”
Gill said staying calm under pressure would be crucial going forward in the five-match series.
“The longer the match goes, shows how well both the teams are balanced. It’s just a matter of which team keeps their calm and composure longer,” he said.
The fourth test in Manchester starts on July 23.
(Reporting by Chiranjit Ojha in Bengaluru, editing by Ed Osmond)
