Think of England's reaction after the 2-2 draw with India: Zak Crawley's time-wasting, Shubman Gill's impressive response, Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar batting and scoring runs, Gautam Gambhir batting at the Oval groundsman and even an angry Joe Root highlight the importance of Test cricket.
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Consider what happened on the field during the Test matches between England and India this summer.
Delays are frustrating. Ask anyone who commutes to work by train.
However, they do not often lead to the kind of prolonged clashes we witnessed in the incredibly tense Test series between England and India.
England's second innings, which started 90 seconds late on the third evening of the third Test match at Lord's, and Zak Crawley's subsequent time-wasting tactics, provoked a furious reaction.
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Tensions between England and India rose at the end of Day 3 of the Lord's Test due to Zak Crawley's time-wasting tactics, leading to more aggression in the remainder of the series.
We witnessed send-offs, verbal arguments, and physical contact (intentional and accidental). More needles than a COVID vaccination center.
You might think some things went too far, and you would be right, but it showed how passionate these teams are for Test cricket.
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Highlights from day five of the fifth Test at the Kia Oval: Mohammed Siraj leads India to victory and draws series.
In a world where white ball speculation often reigns supreme, we have seen why the Test remains at the forefront. Why it is important and how it can impact people.
So here's a reminder of the ultimate spice – the needle thread, so to speak – that featured in one of the best TV series in recent memory.
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Lords – Wasting time leads to irritability
The frustrating delays became the talk of the Lord's Test going into the final seven minutes of day three, with both teams calling for numerous ball changes as the Dukes weakened and India captain Shubman Gill received treatment on the field for a back problem.
Fans may have felt short-changed by the overs missed but they got their money's worth on Saturday night with six theatre balls wasted.
Gill was already annoyed by the late appearance of England players Crawley and Ben Duckett. When asked about it a few days later, he said it was “a
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