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Tim Southee praised the traditional Test cricket approach after England took a slight lead over India at Lord's. KL Rahul's century and Ravindra Jadeja's 72 helped India match England's first-innings total of 387. With both teams fatigued after three intense days, the match hangs in balance ahead of the final sessions. Southee emphasized the competitive spirit and energy from both sides in this gripping encounter.

Key Points: Tim Southee Praises Old-Style Cricket as England Lead India at Lord's

  • Southee highlights the old-school Test cricket charm
  • England take a narrow 2-run lead over India
  • KL Rahul's century anchors India's 387-run total
  • Stokes' side battles fatigue ahead of decisive final days
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Great three days of cricket, with more old-fashioned style, says Tim Southee after stumps on Day 3 in Lord's Test

England bowling coach Tim Southee lauds the traditional Test cricket spirit as England edge India by 2 runs after Day 3 at Lord's.

"It was a great three days of cricket, with a more old-fashioned style in the early days. – Tim Southee"

London, July 13

England's bowling coach Tim Southee, speaking after the end of Day 3 of the third test between India and England at Lord's, felt it was a great three days of cricket, with a more old-fashioned style in the early days.

He also said both sides have played some good cricket, and there's been a good spirit. At stumps on Day 3 on Saturday, England are 2/0 with Zak Crawley (2) and Ben Duckett (0*) unbeaten on the crease.

The Ben Stokes-led side have a two-run lead in the game after the completion of the third day of the Lord's Test.

Southee told reporters after the end of the day's play, "It was a great three days of cricket, with a more old-fashioned style in the early days. The guys kept energy out of the ball, dismissing India's scores. We're heading into a crucial shootout in the coming days... Bowlers are tired today, with intermittent inconsistency in both bowling and batting. Despite the hot three days and a good forecast, some surface deterioration is expected later... It's been a good, great series so far. I think both sides have played some good cricket, and there's been a good spirit. Tonight was just a bit of energy toward the end of the day. It's been three days, and it's good to see the energy still there from both sides..."

Opener KL Rahul's ton and left-hand batter Ravindra Jadeja's 72 helped India to level the score at 387 on Saturday at Lord's, which was also set up by England in the first innings of the Test match.

Earlier in the match, England's skipper Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to bat first.

Batting first, the Three Lions scored 387 runs thanks to a century stand between Root (104) and Ollie Pope (44) and a counter-attacking 82-run stand between Brydon Carse and Jamie Smith, who both struck fifties down the order.

Brief Scores: England: 387 & 2/0 (Ben Duckett 0*, Zak Crawly 2*; Jasprit Bumrah 0/2) vs India: 387 (KL Rahul 100, Rishabh Pant 74; Chris Woakes 3/84).

- ANI

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Priya S
The real test begins now! England has slight advantage with fresh openers tomorrow. Bumrah needs to bring his A-game early morning.
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Rohit P
Honestly, I'm disappointed with our middle order collapse after Rahul's brilliant ton. We should have gotten at least 50 more runs lead. Hope it doesn't cost us the match!
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Sarah B
As a neutral fan, this is exactly why test cricket is the best format! The tension, the strategy, the ebbs and flows. Lord's always delivers special matches.
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Kavya N
Jadeja's 72 was crucial! His partnership with Rahul saved us. Now our spinners need to make use of that deteriorating pitch on days 4-5. #TeamIndia
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Michael C
Root vs Bumrah will be the key battle tomorrow morning. If England can survive first hour without losing wickets, they might take control of the game.
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Vikram M
Test cricket at Lord's is always magical! 🇮🇳 fans waking up early to watch - that's the real dedication. Hope we can create history here!

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