India vs England, 5th Test: Gambhir’s outburst, Akash Deep’s send-off, Duckett-Sudharsan clash and more photos from series finale
The India vs England 5th Test at The Oval has been full of controversies - from Gautam Gambhir’s fiery spat with the pitch curator to Akash Deep’s bizarre send-off and Sai Sudharsan’s verbal clash with Ben Duckett. Here’s a look at all the dramatic moments.
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Just two days before the match, India head coach Gautam Gambhir was involved in a fiery altercation with The Oval’s chief curator Lee Fortis. The argument was captured on camera and it stemmed from Fortis’ “arrogant” behaviour with members of the Indian coaching staff, which pissed off Gambhir. Reuters
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After dismissing Ben Duckett just before lunch on Day 2, India pacer Akash Deep gave the England opener a strange send-off. Instead of celebrating with his teammates, he wrapped an arm around Duckett and smiled, a gesture that baffled fans and commentators alike. He even received criticism for the celebration. Reuters
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Tensions flared during the afternoon session when Joe Root and Prasidh Krishna exchanged words. After Krishna said something to Root following a boundary in the 22nd over, the usually calm and composed batter lost his cool and gave it back to the India pacer. After the culmination of the day, Prasidh made it known that it was nothing but just a banter between the two “good mates.” Reuters
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Big setback for England as fast bowler Chris Woakes is out of the ongoing Test against India at The Oval. The England and Wales Cricket Board said in a statement that Woakes hurt his shoulder badly on Day 1 and won’t be able to take any further part in the match. The incident occurred in the 57th over of India’s innings when Woakes dived to save a boundary. AFP
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Towards the end of Day 2, there was some drama when Sai Sudharsan got out and had a heated exchange with Ben Duckett. Sudharsan was given out LBW by the umpire after a delivery from Gus Atkinson, and though he took a review after speaking with Yashasvi Jaiswal, the replays showed all three reds. As he was walking off, he saw something on the big screen and came back to say something to Duckett, who had apparently provoked him. Reuters
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As far as the match is concerned, India bounced back strongly after being bowled out for just 224 runs in the first innings. Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna took four wickets each to inspire the brilliant comeback. They managed to bowl England out for 247, with a lead of just 23 runs. This after England raced to 92 without losing a single wicket but then suffered an unexpected collapse. AP
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India then made a strong start in their second innings thanks to Yashasvi Jaiswal, who counter-attacked with a quickfire half-century. The young opener took the attack to England’s pacers, finding boundaries with ease and ensuring India wiped off the deficit without any problem. This after India lost two quick wickets in the form of KL Rahul and Sai Sudharsan. Reuters
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India are currently trailing 2-1 in the five-match series after defeats in the first and third Tests, with their only win coming in the second game at Edgbaston. This makes the fifth and final Test at The Oval a must-win clash for the visitors if they want to avoid a series loss and salvage some pride. A victory here would help India level the series 2-2 and end the tour on a positive note, while a draw or loss would hand England a series win at home. Reuters
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