New Delhi: Tension erupted during the first session of day 2 at Lord’s, which brought out his 37th Test century after the route, as Indian Pacer Mohammad Siraj was disappointed after the catches dropped by KL Rahul and delay in playing later.Live Score: India vs England, Third TestThe main moment came when Sirj delivered a back-off-length delivery, which was away after pitching, which inspired an outer edge from Jamie Smith. The ball flew at a comfortable height towards the second slip, where KL Rahul was posted, but despite the opportunity, he failed to catch. Attempting to catch a two-hand on his behalf, Rahul allowed the ball to burst with his fingers, which made Siraj shocked the mid-pitch in disbelief.This was not Rahul’s first lapse in the area during the series. On day 1, Ravindra Jadeja had already expressed concern about Rahul’s attenuation. “See KL, then Bolega Dhan Nahi Tha” (“Keep an eye on it or later you would say that you were not paying attention”), Jadeja was said to be on Stump Mike while bowling.
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The five-match series is currently 1–1, in which England conquered the opener in Headingly and India and bounced back to Edgbaston.Missed chance came out of a delivery outside the stump, Smith punched with a back leg. The ball only went away enough to take the edge – only to go down from Rahul’s hands.Siraj’s growing frustration reflected the increasing pressure as the intensity of the test -and the series -as the theater proceeds, a clearly visible series.
