.Newspunjab
11 July 2025
IND vs ENG: The blockbuster test match between India and England is underway at the Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. In this match, England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and decided to bat first. Joe Root managed to score a century in the first innings for England. This was the 37th century of Root’s Test career.
On the second day of this match (July 11), there was a commotion on the field. Indian players were unhappy with the shape of the Dukes ball and complained to the umpire about it. The entire incident took place in the 91st over of England’s innings. Since the Indian team had taken the new ball after 80 overs, the new ball was only 10 overs old. However, despite this, the shape of the ball was not correct.
The umpire did a ‘ring test’ to check the ball. But the ball did not come out of the ring, which made it clear that the ball was damaged. After this, a new ball was ordered, but Indian captain Shubman Gill did not like this either. He was seen talking to the umpire in a strong manner.
Shubman Gill looked very angry while talking to the umpire. However, the umpire rejected his arguments. The voice of fast bowler Mohammed Siraj was also heard on the stump mic. Siraj says, ‘Is this an old ball of 10 overs? Really?’ After continuous requests from the Indian players, the umpire decided to change the ball once again in the 99th over.
