NEW DELHI: Tensions flared during the opening session of Day 2 at Lord’s after Joe Root brought up his 37th Test century, as Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj was visibly frustrated following a dropped catch by KL Rahul and subsequent delays in play.LIVE SCORE: India vs England, 3rd TestThe key moment came when Siraj bowled a back-of-length delivery that nipped away after pitching, inducing an outside edge from Jamie Smith. The ball flew at a comfortable height toward second slip, where KL Rahul was stationed, but despite the opportunity, he failed to hold on. Attempting a two-handed catch by his side, Rahul let the ball burst through his fingers, leaving Siraj stunned and stranded mid-pitch in disbelief.This wasn’t Rahul’s first lapse in the field during the series. On Day 1, Ravindra Jadeja had already voiced concern about Rahul’s attentiveness. “KL dekh le, fir bolega dhyaan nahi tha” (“KL, keep an eye on it or later you’ll say you weren’t paying attention”), Jadeja was caught saying on the stump mic while bowling.
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The five-match series is currently level at 1-1, with England winning the opener at Headingley and India bouncing back at Edgbaston.The missed chance came off a delivery outside off stump, with Smith looking to punch off the back foot. The ball seamed away just enough to take the edge—only to be let down by Rahul’s hands.Siraj’s growing frustration reflected the mounting pressure as the intensity of the Test—and the series—continued to clearly visible as the game progressed.
