Watch: Ben Duckett gives it back to Shubman Gill with cheeky sledge at Lord's
Earlier in the day, India's bowlers had put the visitors in a commanding position. Mohammed Siraj struck early, Jasprit Bumrah cleaned up the tail, and Washington Sundar shone with a decisive four-wicket haul, using his off-spin to help skittle England out for 192 in their second innings.| Lord's Test Day 4 Highlights |However, England hit back hard with the ball. Jofra Archer removed Yashasvi Jaiswal with a sharp short ball, Carse trapped Karun Nair leg-before, and Duckett's words seemed to get under Gill's skin as he departed cheaply. Ben Stokes then delivered the final blow of the day, clean bowling nightwatchman Akash Deep with the last ball - sending the Lord's crowd into raptures and leaving India in serious trouble.KL Rahul remains unbeaten on 33 and will be key to India's hopes on Day Five, with Rishabh Pant expected to play a crucial role. The pair had shared a 141-run partnership in the first innings and will need to replicate that effort on what has become a tricky surface.With high-quality cricket, sharp exchanges, and a Test hanging in the balance, the final day at Lord's promises a thrilling conclusion. Whether Duckett's cheeky sledge proves to be the turning point or merely a memorable moment in a gripping contest remains to be seen.- EndsYou May Also Like
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