Day 5 of the third Test at Lord’s saw tempers flare once again, this time involving India’s Ravindra Jadeja and England pacer Brydon Carse in a heated mid-pitch altercation. In a contest that had already witnessed several moments of high drama — from fiery spells to animated send-offs — this incident added yet another chapter to a gripping Test match that has kept fans on edge throughout.
The clash occurred during India’s tense fourth-innings chase of 193. Jadeja, known for his quick running between the wickets, called for a sharp single and took off immediately. However, as he sprinted down the pitch, Carse, seemingly charging across in an attempt to gather the ball, collided with Jadeja in what turned into a forceful shoulder bump.
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Visibly irked, Jadeja turned around and confronted Carse, gesturing that he was following the ball and had the right of way. What followed was a fiery verbal exchange between the two, with neither backing down in the heat of the moment. The incident briefly halted play as tension mounted under the already charged atmosphere at Lord’s.
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England captain Ben Stokes quickly intervened to calm things down, placing himself between his bowler and the Indian all-rounder. The on-field umpires too stepped in, delivering stern words to both players to restore order.
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This altercation was yet another reminder of how emotionally intense this series has become. With Jasprit Bumrah’s send-off, Mohammed Siraj’s ICC sanction, and now the Jadeja-Carse confrontation, the Lord’s Test has been an actual battle of nerves and resilience. As India fought hard to chase down a challenging total, it was clear that neither side was willing to give an inch — not in skill, nor in spirit.
