Captain Shubman Gill became ‘Angry Young Man’ on the field, clashed with umpire, Stuart Broad also expressed resentment over the ball
Lord’s Test Ball Controversy:
The third Test match is being played between India and England at Lord’s Cricket Ground from 10 July. A big controversy arose on the second day of this Test match. This dispute happened over the ball. Despite the brilliant start of the Indian team, captain Shubman Gill became so angry with a decision by the umpires that he had a sharp debate on the field.
On Friday morning, Jasprit Bumrah bowled brilliantly for India and sent three important England batsmen Joe Root, Ben Stokes and Chris Woakes to the pavilion early. But the drama started in the match when the umpires decided to change the ball.
A hot debate between umpire and gill on the field
India’s second new ball was just 10.3 over old at that time. The umpires argued that the shape of the ball had deteriorated, so it is necessary to change it. But Indian captain Shubman Gill did not appear to agree with this decision. He made a sharp debate with the umpires on the field and objected to the new ball.
Indian players felt that the ball that had been changed to them was relatively old and twisted. Bumrah was taking out swing and seam movement from that ball, but its effect was reduced as soon as the new ball arrived.
Stuart Broad said on the ongoing controversy over the ball, “The cricket ball should be such as a good wicketkeeper – which does not get too much attention. But now we are talking about the ball in every match, because it has become such a big problem. The ball has to be changed in every inning, it is not right. It looks like it has been going on for the last 5 years. Should, not just 10 overs. “
The cricket ball should be like a fine wicket keeper. Barely noticed. We are having to talk about the ball too much trust is such an issue & being changed virtually every Innings. Unacceptable. Feels like it’s been 5 years now.
Dukes have a problem. They need to fix it. A…
– Stuart Broad (@Stuartbroad8) July 11, 2025
The cricket ball should be like a fine wicket keeper. Barely noticed. We are having to talk about the ball too much trust is such an issue & being changed virtually every Innings. Unacceptable. Feels like it’s been 5 years now.
Dukes have a problem. They need to fix it. A…
– Stuart Broad (@Stuartbroad8) July 11, 2025
Jasprit Bumrah took five wickets
Jasprit Bumrah bowled brilliantly in the India vs England Lord’s Test. He took five wickets in England’s first innings. This includes the wickets of Harry Brook, Ben Stokes, Joe Root, Chris Woakes and Joffra Archer. In this innings, Bumrah took five wickets for 74 runs from an economy of 2.70 in 27 overs. He also threw 5 maiden overs.
