During the ongoing World Test Championship series between India and England, tensions have arisen involving Indian captain Shubman Gill. On Day 2 of the Lord's Test, Gill engaged in a heated dispute with on-field umpires over the ball being changed three times, which also drew frustration from Indian bowler Mohammed Siraj. The disagreement continued to draw attention, with Gill expressing strong dissatisfaction and accusing England of not adhering to the Spirit of the Game. On Day 3, Gill had a confrontation with England opener Zak Crawley, further intensifying the on-field drama. Australia cricket legend Ricky Ponting publicly supported Gill following these incidents. Ahead of the fourth Test at Old Trafford, discussions around team selection and strategies are underway, with England captain Ben Stokes addressing key decisions and recovery plans after demanding bowling spells against India. Gill has attributed the clash with Crawley to a 90-second delay and reiterated his stance on the Spirit of the Game during media interactions before the Manchester Test.
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