Joe Root clashes with Prasidh Krishna in another fiery England-India
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forced to action in, apparently telling the Indian bowlers to cool down. The exact factor for Root’s anger is unclear, though Krishna did earlier in the afternoon session throw the ball rashly and needlessly at Crawley. Root and Krishna, in the next over, then both delighted in a gaze down out in the middle before Mohammed Siraj caught Ollie Pope lbw after a review. Ex-England captain Michael Atherton stated on commentary for Sky Sports:”It’s extremely uncommon
to see Joe Root as animated because moment.”He’s normally a really cheery soul however not on that occasion.” open image in gallery Umpire Kumar Dharmasena was forced to step in(
Getty Images) Today, Ben Duckett was goaded by Akash Deep after being dismissed attempting a reverse scoop. The two teams have regularly clashed throughout this fascinating five-test series, not least last time out at Old Trafford
and Ravindra Jadeja declined Ben Stokes ‘deal of a handshake toend the match.The groups also butted
heads at the third test at Lord’s, with India initially unhappy with Crawley’s time-wasting at the end of the day’s play. India should win this last Test match to level the Test series, with England currently 2-1 up.