Controversy and provocation at Lord's has ignited the series between India and England which had been played in the most amicable spirit

By Ed Osmond LONDON (Reuters) -India picked up the key wickets of Joe Root and Jamie Smith as England inched cautiously to 175-6 at tea on the fourth day of the third test at Lord's on Sunday. Root and Ben Stokes had led an England recovery with a patient partnership of 67 but the former,

India has collected four wickets and England stumbled to 98-4 by lunch on a lively fourth morning of the third test at Lord’s.

IND vs ENG 3rd Test Match Day 3, India vs England Lord's Test Match LIVE: India were bowled out for 387 in their first innings. England ended on 2/0 amid late drama and tension, keeping the Test finel

The home side have departed from their usual aggressive approach but this slow-burner of a match is captivating for different reasons

Score, text commentary, video highlights and analysis from Lords as England face India in the third Test; watch live on Sky Sports Cricket or stream without a contract; five-match series level at 1-1

The Siraj send-off was just the latest chapter in a dramatic Test which saw day three end with England and India accusing each other of sharp practice after Zak Crawley’s conduct drew an angry reaction from visiting captain Shubman Gill.

Richard Mann looks ahead to day four at Lord's, with the third Test between England and India still in the balance.

KL Rahul and Akash Deep are at the crease as India finds itself under pressure in the chase of 193 runs against England at Lord’s, London. At stumps on Day 4, India reached 58/3, still needing 135 runs to clinch the third Test match.