Watch: Mohammed Siraj furious as KL Rahul drops easiest catch of the match to let Jamie Smith survive
Published - 11 Jul 2025, 04:07 PM | Updated - 18 Jul 2025, 11:52 AM
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The India National Cricket Team missed the golden opportunity early on Day 2 at Lord’s, and Mohammed Siraj was in absolute shock as KL Rahul dropped a straightforward catch in the slips in the ongoing third Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.
KL Rahul made the blunder on the third ball of the 87th over when the tourists were looking for an early breakthrough against England at Lord’s. Mohammed Siraj bowled a sharp back-of-a-length delivery outside off-stump to England wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith.
KL Rahul drops sitter, Mohammed Siraj fumes as India missed golden chance at Lord’s
The ball was pitched and nipped away just enough to take a thick edge off Smith's bat. It flew at shoulder height toward the second slip, where Rahul was stationed. The Indian batter moved to his right and went for it with both hands, but the ball struck his fingertips and popped out.
The dropped catch not only gave Smith a lifeline but also gave frustration to the Indian camp. Mohammed Siraj was stunned and disappointed by the missed opportunity.
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Mohammed Siraj fumes as ball controversy erupts on Day 2 at Lord’s
Meanwhile, a fresh drama hit Day 2 of the ongoing third Test at Lord’s, as the Indian cricket team raised serious concerns over the 10-over-old ball. The Indian players were clearly not happy with how the ball was behaving, and they approached the umpires and requested to change it.
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The on-field umpire tried the usual method, checking the ball with the ring gauge, and it failed to pass through. Meanwhile, things got even more heated. The Indian captain, Shubman Gill, was seen in an animated conversation with the umpire, as he was not happy with the new ball provided.
He looked frustrated, questioning the condition of the replacement. Meanwhile, the stump mic caught Mohammed Siraj’s voice, expressing disbelief by saying, “This is a 10-over-old ball? Seriously?” The Indian camp was clearly frustrated with the balls provided at Lord’s.
Shubman Gill loses cool over ball condition, clashes with umpires at Lord’s
Even during the drinks break on Day 2 at Lord’s, Shubman Gill was seen having a heated conversation with the umpires. He looked clearly frustrated as he held up the ball, trying to make his point. Gill was animated in his gestures, pointing at the ball and explaining something with urgency.
But the umpires didn’t seem convinced and brushed off his concerns, which only made him look more annoyed. It was clear that Gill wasn’t happy with the ball condition, and the way his arguments were dismissed by the umpires didn’t sit well with him.
Ben Stokes sparks debate over faulty ball checks
Since the start of the ongoing Test series, players from both teams are not happy with the balls, and even before the start of the Lord’s Test, Ben Stokes said that the rings being used by the umpires weren’t even meant for Dukes balls.
The England captain had said, “I don’t even think the rings that we use are Dukes rings; it isn’t ideal. It seemed like a big issue last week at Edgbaston. Whenever we have touring teams visiting, there is an issue with the balls going soft and completely out of shape. But you have to deal with it.”
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