IND Vs ENG, 5th Test: England Players Unimpressed As Yashasvi Jaiswal's Late Cramp Raises Eyebrows Before Lunch On Day 3; Video

Tensions briefly rose at The Oval during Day 3 of the fifth Test between India and England as opener Yashasvi Jaiswal appeared to struggle with cramp just minutes before the lunch break. However, on-field umpire Ahsan Raza wasn’t convinced by the southpaw’s delay and firmly gestured for him to continue batting, signaling that play should go on.

The incident occurred in the final over before the scheduled lunch interval, with India looking to consolidate their lead in a tightly contested match. Jaiswal, who has been in fine form this series, seemed to show signs of discomfort, briefly pausing play. But with the clock ticking down to the break, umpire Raza interpreted the pause as a possible tactical move to ensure that the session ended without completing another over.

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What a session for India! 🇮🇳

Some words exchanged between the players as they go off for lunch... 👀 pic.twitter.com/VvOj7h3O4C

— Sky Sports Cricket (@SkyCricket) August 2, 2025

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England players, too, seemed to share that view. As the teams walked off the field moments later, England captain Ollie Pope, along with teammates Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley, were seen exchanging words with Jaiswal, possibly questioning the timing and intent behind his delay. While the interaction did not appear heated, it reflected a growing sense of competitiveness and gamesmanship in the ongoing Test.

Jaiswal, unfazed, acknowledged the conversation but kept his composure as both sides left the field. The moment added another layer of drama to a match already brimming with intensity, and highlighted how even small delays and tactical gestures can spark debate and tension in a high-stakes Test encounter.

As play resumes post-lunch, all eyes will be on how both teams carry forward the competitive energy, with India hoping to build a commanding lead and England determined not to let momentum slip.

'What Do You Want Us To Do?': KL Rahul Gets Into Heated Chat With Umpire Kumar Dharmasena During IND Vs ENG 5th Test; Video 

Day 2 of the 5th Test between India and England at The Oval saw a tense moment not just between players, but also between India’s KL Rahul and umpire Kumar Dharmasena, following a verbal exchange between Prasidh Krishna and Joe Root.

The drama began when Prasidh Krishna appeared to chirp at Root after delivering a ball during a charged-up over. Root, unfazed, responded with a boundary on the next delivery and had a few words for Krishna in return. As the situation escalated slightly, KL Rahul, India’s stand-in senior figure on the field, was seen intervening to calm things down.

KL Rahul to Dharmasena:

"What do you want us to do, keep quiet?
"What do you want us to do, bat bowl and go home?"

KL Rahul came to save Prasidh Krishnapic.twitter.com/a6la9HvZB5

— Farrago Abdullah Parody (@abdullah_0mar) August 1, 2025

However, it didn’t end there. Umpire Kumar Dharmasena appeared to warn the Indian team about on-field behavior, prompting a visible response from Rahul. According to stump mic recordings, KL Rahul questioned the umpire, saying: “What do you want us to do? Be quiet?”

Dharmasena responded firmly, “You would like any bowler come and walk to you? No, you can’t do that. No Rahul, we should not go on that way.” The exchange didn’t stop there. Rahul pressed again, “What do you want us to do? Just bat and ball and go home?” To which Dharmasena replied, “We will discuss at the end of the match. You can’t talk like that.”

Both Rahul and Dharmasena have reputations for being composed on the field, but this rare flash of tension added an unexpected layer of drama to the day’s play.