Team India captain Shubman Gill provided important updates about the injury status of Rishabh Pant. The keeper-batter received an injury on his fingertips during the England vs. India 3rd Test at the Lord's cricket ground.

Despite receiving some medical treatments, he was in clear discomfort, and after that particular over of Jasprit Bumrah, Pant left his spot to Dhruv Jurel, who did the keeping job as Pant was forced to leave the field because of the injury. Rishabh did his batting job with the pain and experienced a hard time against the fast bowlers.

In the second innings, with the injury, the middle-order batter played multiple strokes using only one hand. So, the tension about his availability in the 4th Test at the Old Trafford inManchester is under the scanner. The recent updates provided by the captain would allow Indian cricket fans to breathe in fresh air. Gill is hopeful about Pant's recovery ahead of their next assignment, as the injury may not be so serious.

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Here's the latest update about Pant 

"Rishabh went for scans, and there is no major injury there. I think he should be fine for the next test match," Gill said to the reporters. 

The southpaw's inputs can be crucial for Team India, as Team India is currently trailing the 5-match series by 2-1 against England. His counter-attacking batting style in the middle often forced the opposition to make a shift in their strategy. Currently, Pant is the second-highest run-scorer in the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, having scored 425 runs from six innings, including two centuries. India captain Shubman Gill is top of the chart with a whopping 607 runs in the three tests played so far. India will target to win the upcoming match, which is scheduled to take place at Old Trafford in Manchester, beginning on July 23, as the match will be a do-or-die situation for the touring side. 

Jitesh Sharma found himself in an unpleasant situation when he visited Lord's Cricket Ground to watch the England vs. India 3rd Test match live from the ground. Before entering into the field, the security personnel restricted Sharma from making an entry into the stadium. Fans made no mistake to spot the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star, and they requested on behalf of him that the on-duty security personnel open the gate for Jitesh. But the security at the Lord's denied all the requests and stayed strong on his decision.

So, Jitesh had to wait outside the stadium for a while. In the meantime, former India cricketer, now a commentator, Dinesh Karthik made his entrance into the stadium. In a video shared on social media, it is claimed that Sharma shouted for help from Karthik. But by then, the distance between those two was too much, and the noise there made it very hard to differentiate a particular voice.

Understanding the situation, Sharma then dialed up Karthik's personal number. Karthik, without any delay, came out from the gate and helped Jitesh Sharma to enter into the stadium. With the assistance from the former cricketer, he enjoyed the match without any further complications. 

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Sharma's undisputed stint with RCB

Jitesh Sharma, 31 years old, played an instrumental role behind RCB's IPL 2025 glory. His involvement in the middle order provided a much-needed balance for the Bengaluru-based franchise. In the final match against Punjab Kings, the keeper-batter played a useful 24-run innings. In 15 IPL games for RCB, the right-handed batter claimed a total of 261 runs with an average of 37.28, including an unbeaten 85-run innings, which came against Lucknow Super Giants.

Speaking about the Lord's Test, India experienced a narrow defeat against England. Ben Stokes's side won the match by only 22 runs. In the second innings, India's batting order collapsed. Apart from KL Rahul's significant contribution and Ravindra Jadeja's fifty-plus scores, the men in blue could not do much with the bat on Day 5. 

Team England have sacrificed two points of the current World Test Championship circle for their slow over rate in their recently concluded match against India at Lord's. The step was taken against Ben Stokes and Co. because of the slow over rate within the time allowed to conclude a target number of overs.

England has docked a couple of WTC points under Article 16.11.2 of the ICC World Test Championship playing conditions, by which a side is penalized one point for each over short, and after time allowances were taken into consideration. For which, England now slipped to the third place from second in the WTC points tally. Sri Lanka took second place, and Australia remained as the table topper.

The charges were levelled by on-field umpires Paul Reiffel and Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid, third umpire Ahsan Raza, and fourth umpire Graham Lloyd. According to an official release by ICC, "England's tally in the World Test Championship standings dropped from 24 to 22 out of 36 points, consequently reducing their point percentage from 66.67% to 61.11%."

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Also fined 10%

Additionally, according to rules, they were also fined 10 percent of their match fee; this came under Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel. According to this ICC rule, players are fined five percent of their match fee for every over their side fails to bowl in the allotted time. England captain Ben Stokes accepted the proposed sanction imposed by Richie Richardson of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees. 

The England vs. India match at Lord's witnessed multiple dramatic moments. The match got more intense after Day 3. With identical scores in the first innings, England offered a target of 193 runs to India. The conclusion of the game went down on the 5th day, where India's batting order tumbled and fell apart. England eventually held their nerve strong to steal a thrilling 22-run victory. With that win, the home team now leads the ongoing 5-match Anderson-Tendulkar trophy by 2-1.

In a match that had everything: drama, grit, and heart, England pulled off a thrilling 22-run victory over India at Lord’s to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match Test series. Captain Ben Stokes once again proved why he’s regarded as one of the finest modern all-rounders, producing a performance for the ages.

India, chasing 193 for victory, were reduced to 147 for 9 after a fiery bowling effort from England. Ravindra Jadeja, unbeaten on 61, battled hard to keep India in the fight. With just 46 needed and one wicket in hand, Jadeja and Mohammed Siraj resisted after tea. But Shoaib Bashir, playing with an injured finger, returned to take the final wicket, bowling Siraj to spark wild celebrations.

Stokes Shines, Archer Roars, and Bashir Seals It as England Triumph at Lord’s

Stokes was everywhere. He bowled a total of 44 overs in the match, including two long, punishing spells on the final day, and finished with match figures of 5 wickets. He also scored vital runs (44 and 33) and effected a brilliant run-out to remove Rishabh Pant in India’s first innings. “I’ve taken myself to dark places before,” Stokes said after being named Player of the Match for a record fourth time at Lord’s. “But with the game on the line, nothing was stopping me today.”

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The Test also marked the return of Jofra Archer after a four-year absence. Archer struck early on day five, dismissing Pant and later removing Yashasvi Jaiswal. He ended with 3 for 55 in the second innings and looked close to his best.

“It was emotional,” Archer said. “After everything, the injuries, rehab, doubts, this makes it all worth it.” Stokes praised Bashir’s courage and determination. “Broken finger, yet stepped up to bowl and win us the match. That’s what this team is about.” With just over a week before the next Test in Manchester, England holds the momentum. India, despite Jadeja’s consistency, will need to regroup quickly if they are to stay alive in the series.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has expressed his surprise over India's inability to win a match in the ongoing Test series with Jasprit Bumrah in the playing XI. The premier fast bowler featured in the first and third Tests at Headingley and Lord’s, respectively, and India ended up losing both. In contrast, the Men in Blue registered one of their most dominant overseas wins in the second Test at Edgbaston, where Bumrah was rested. Vaughan was puzzled by this trend and highlighted Bumrah’s individual brilliance in the series so far.

Despite missing one game, Bumrah is currently the second-highest wicket-taker in the series with 12 wickets at an average of 21.00, including two five-wicket hauls. His performances, however, have not translated into team victories. Vaughan, speaking on Cricbuzz, pointed to the lack of support for Bumrah from other bowlers at Headingley and the batting collapse at Lord’s as critical reasons behind India’s defeats. “One thing that I would be worried about is that Jasprit Bumrah has played two Tests, and he has bowled like Jasprit Bumrah, but they have lost both those games. How can you lose two games with Jasprit? I'm not saying he can put pressure on the other bowlers, but do they step up when he is not around?” he said.

India failed to chase 193 in the third Test at Lord’s despite strong performances from Bumrah and KL Rahul in the first innings and Ravindra Jadeja’s unbeaten 61 in the second. Vaughan also felt that self-belief was missing in this Indian team, though he acknowledged signs of progress. Reflecting on India's recent struggles, he remarked on the team's fluctuating confidence and their inability to capitalize on strong positions.

Vaughan Senses India Are “Really Close”

Michael Vaughan compared India’s current slump to their recent run of inconsistent form—losing at home to New Zealand and then away in Australia. While the Edgbaston win had given India a morale boost, Vaughan believes the Lord’s defeat will sting more deeply, given how close the team came to a win. “They have probably just lost that belief, that little bit of confidence that you require when things get tough... But what I am seeing on this Indian side is that they are not far off; they are really close,” he added.

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Despite playing competitive cricket at multiple levels, India has only won two of their last 11 Tests. The upcoming fourth Test at Old Trafford, Manchester, which begins on July 23, is critical. India has never won a Test at Old Trafford and last lost at this hallowed venue by an innings and 54 runs in 2014. The pressure will be on to reverse that trend and stay alive in the series.

During the recently concluded third Test between England and India at Lord’s, an amusing moment involving Team India’s young wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel caught the attention of fans. Jurel, who was not part of the original playing XI, was seated near the boundary ropes when a spectator cheekily asked him for some water. The 24-year-old happily obliged, pulling out a bottle from the drinks box and tossing it over to the fan, much to the crowd’s delight.

Though not named in the XI for the Lord’s Test, Jurel found himself playing an important role after Rishabh Pant suffered a blow to his left hand during the second session on Day 1. Jurel stepped in as a substitute wicketkeeper and took charge behind the stumps for the remainder of the match. Notably, he had also sat out the first two Tests of the series but remained prepared to contribute whenever needed.

India, however, endured a crushing 22-run defeat at Lord’s on July 14. Set a target of 193, the visitors fell short despite Ravindra Jadeja’s valiant unbeaten 61 off 181 balls. With this result, England now leads the five-match series 2-1. The fourth Test is scheduled to be played at Old Trafford, Manchester, from July 23 to 27.

Dinesh Karthik’s Light-Hearted Comment on Jurel's Role

Reacting to Jurel's appearance behind the stumps, former Indian wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik had a funny take on the broadcast. He called Jurel's contribution as Pant's replacement, “Rishabh Pant should share his match fees with Dhruv Jurel.” The remark drew laughs and highlighted the critical support role Jurel played under testing circumstances.

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Pant had already done damage with the bat in the first innings, scoring a fluent 74 off 112 balls before being run out, and had not made a significant score in the second innings when he was clean bowled by Jofra Archer for just 9 runs. The left-hander has been in superb form across the series with 425 runs in six innings at an impressive average of 70.83.

India's 22-run defeat to England in the third Test at Lord's has generated conversations around various important events in the fixture. When chasing 193, India lost their last wicket for 170, thus giving England a vital 2-1 series lead going into the five-match series. One of the talking points was the fact India conceded 32 extras when England scored their second innings total of 192 - a point of contention that transpired to be an incredibly important contribution to the final result.

Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar weighed in on the aftermath, particularly focusing on young wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel, who came in as a stand-in for the injured Rishabh Pant. Speaking on ESPN Cricinfo, Manjrekar questioned whether Jurel should be solely blamed for the extras, particularly byes. He also analyzed his keeping style and highlighted a trend among Indian wicketkeepers. “Can you be too hard on Dhruv Jurel (on extras), because he's come in as a stand-in keeper? Like a lot of Indian keepers, he looks far more accomplished when he is keeping against spinners and when he is close to the stumps,” he said.

Manjrekar further dissected other key aspects of India’s performance. He noted the delay in bringing in off-spinner Washington Sundar during England’s second innings—a move he felt cost India vital runs. Sundar, who eventually ended with four wickets in that inning, was introduced late into the attack, something Manjrekar termed as a tactical misstep.

‘Champion ’Cricketer’—Praise for Ben Stokes

Manjrekar also heaped praise on England captain Ben Stokes for his game awareness and impact throughout the Test match. While Stokes didn’t register a fifty or a five-wicket haul, his influence was felt in crucial moments—be it in the field, with the ball, or through his leadership. “Guys have got hundreds and five wickets; this is a guy who didn't get a fifty or even a five-wicket haul. But this is what Ben Stokes does... You look at the scorecard and wonder what his contribution is. But if you watched the game, you saw the difference that he makes,” he explained.

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Pointing to moments such as Stokes orchestrating the dismissal of KL Rahul and managing Bashir’s extended spell despite difficult conditions, Manjrekar concluded by calling him a “champion cricketer” and credited him for turning the tide in England’s favor. Stokes finished the match with 77 runs and five wickets and deservedly claimed the Player of the Match award.

After an upsetting defeat for Team India at the Lord’s Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar trophy, the points table of the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC Points Table) has been updated with England taking the second spot. With the 3^rd match of the 5-match series, the team led by Ben Stokes jumps in the second spot, just behind the table topper, Australia. Australia is currently the front runner of the points tally after both Test matches against the West Indies.

Pat Cummins and Co. in 1^st place with 34 points and 100.00 PCT. England, with a couple of wins and 1 defeat, has 24 points and 66.67 PCT. After Australia, England, and Sri Lanka, Team India is currently at the fourth spot of the ladder with 12 points and 33.33 PCT. The brigade in blue is in the uncomfortable situation because of their defeats at Headingly and Lord’s.

India needed only 193 runs to win the second straight match to maintain their momentum and took a 2-1 lead in the series. But another batting collapse left the team with broken hearts. India’s batting lineup lost its shape mostly when Archer clean bowled Pant. Rahul, without any significant support from the opposite end, could not hold the anchor tightly, and he had to pay the price against the priceless wicket. 

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Ravindra Jadeja, at number 7, made an unbeaten 61 off 181 deliveries but for a losing cause. Archer and Stokes bagged three wickets each, and Brydon Carse got 2 scalps to outclass Team India. After winning the test match at Lord’s, the home team now has a 2-1 advantage in the 5-match series.

World Test Championship 2025-27 Points Table:

Test match cricket is known for its unpredictable twists, where fortunes can change from session to session. While India has a great reputation at home, they have also had some agonizingly close defeats at the world cricket. The latest was on July 14, 2025, at Lord's, where India lost to England by 22 runs on the tense fifth day. Even with a gallant effort under Ravindra Jadeja, the visitors were short while trying to make 193. This defeat now finds its place among India's closest Test losses by runs, and yet another page is added to their history of near misses.

1. 12 runs against Pakistan—Chennai (1999)

This match has become memorable for all cricket fans as one of the most thrilling contests between India and Pakistan. Chasing 271 on a wicket offering much turn, India had tremendous support from Sachin Tendulkar's 136 - made while battling back pain. He single-handedly pulled India from 20/2 to 254/6, bringing them agonizingly close to a momentous victory. however, a late collapse after his dismissal triggered a dramatic turn of events, leaving India 12 runs short of a win. Chennai fans' ovation for the winning Pakistan team remains a symbol of the game's spirit.

2. 16 runs against Australia—Brisbane (1977)

India had almost achieved a historic victory against Australia at Brisbane in 1977, when it was led by Bishan Singh Bedi. Australia batted first and set India a target of 341, and Sunil Gavaskar responded with a magnificent 113 in the fourth innings, which showed his class and determination. despite his efforts and the team's strong batting performance, India was eventually bowled out for 324, short by 16 runs. This loss is India's equal-second closest Test run loss, testifying to the extreme conditions at the Gabba as well as the robust bowling of Australia.

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3. 16 runs vs. Pakistan—Bengaluru (1987)

In Sunil Gavaskar's last Test match, India endured another agonizing 16-run loss against Pakistan at Bengaluru. Pursuing a target of 221 on a tough pitch, Gavaskar had a defiant innings of 96, demonstrating his expertise on a rank turner. But he lacked support from his teammates, as Pakistan's spin pair of Iqbal Qasim and Tauseef Ahmed ran through India's second innings, taking all 10 wickets. This game, which is remembered for Gavaskar's courageous performance in his swansong, was a disappointing one for India, as they got bowled out for 204. Man of the Match was given to Gavaskar even though India lost, which is a testament to individual brilliance.

4. 22 runs vs. England—Lord's (2025)

In a nail-biting match at Lord's, India narrowly lost to England on the fifth day of the third Test, falling by 22 runs in pursuit of a target of 193. This marks India's lowest margin of defeat in England and their fourth-lowest margin in Tests overall. Despite a defiant unbeaten 61 from Ravindra Jadeja, who battled valiantly with the tailenders, India's top order struggled under pressure against the likes of Jofra Archer and Ben Stokes. The match concluded with Mohammed Siraj's dismissal to a gentle delivery from Shoaib Bashir, leaving Jadeja stranded and sealing a heartbreaking result. The loss gave England a 2-1 lead in the series and left Indian fans stunned by yet another close finish slipping away.

Heartbreak at Lord’s Cricket Ground. After some high drama, England won the third Test of the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar trophy by a 22-run margin. Ravindra Jadeja fought gallantly until the fall of the 10^th wicket in the second innings.

India needed only 193 runs to win the second straight match to maintain their momentum and took a 2-1 lead in the series. But another batting collapse left the team with broken hearts. Until Day 3, the match was looking one-sided, tilted slightly towards the Shubman Gill-led side.

From Day 4, the scenario began to change; England explored a path that took them to the finish line safely. In the first innings, the match was nicely poised, with no team with the upper hand. For India, in the second innings, the ray of hope was there until KL Rahul was on the track, and Rishabh Pant walked into the crease to start Day 5. The inclusion of Jofra Archer in place of Josh Tongue appeared as the trump card for captain Ben Stokes.

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A fragile Indian batting lineup

India’s batting lineup lost its shape mostly when Archer clean bowled Pant. Rahul, without any significant support from the opposite end, could not hold the anchor tightly, and he had to pay the price against the priceless wicket. 

Ravindra Jadeja, at number 7, made an unbeaten 61 off 181 deliveries but for a losing cause. Archer and Stokes bagged three wickets each, and Brydon Carse got 2 scalps to outclass Team India. After winning the test match at Lord’s, the home team now has a 2-1 advantage in the 5-match series.

Key Moments of Day 5:

• Wickets of Pant and Rahul
• Top-class bowling by Stokes and Archer 
• India's collapsing batting lineup

ENG vs IND 3rd match Day 5 scoreboard in brief