An intense moment unfolded during Day 3 of the third Test at Lord’s when India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir was seen having a serious conversation with captain Shubman Gill and vice-captain Rishabh Pant. The trio stepped onto the Lord’s balcony during the second session, and it quickly became clear that this wasn’t just a casual chat.
Animated Gambhir Steps In Mid-Chat
Initially, Pant and Gill were chatting quietly, but Gambhir soon joined in — and took over the conversation. He appeared animated, using hand gestures and speaking with purpose. Both players stood attentively, nodding occasionally as Gambhir continued his discussion.
On commentary, former coach Ravi Shastri offered some insight into the moment. He suggested the exchange was likely about second-innings tactics and how best to set the field on a slow Lord’s surface.
“They must be talking tactics,” Shastri said. “It’s the time to plan for the second innings, especially field placements on a sluggish pitch.”
Rahul’s Century, Bashir’s Breakthrough, and India’s Slowed Momentum
Just before the Gambhir moment, KL Rahul brought up his 10th Test hundred — and his second at Lord’s — with a single off Jofra Archer. He became the only Indian since Dilip Vengsarkar to score multiple centuries at the iconic ground.
But the joy didn’t last long. Rahul chased a wide delivery from Shoaib Bashir and edged it straight to Harry Brook. His dismissal stalled India’s momentum just before tea.
Nitish Reddy and Ravindra Jadeja then saw through a fiery spell from Archer. Stokes struck Reddy on the helmet grille late in the session, but the youngster stood firm. England immediately took the second new ball, but the pitch offered little help. Runs were hard to come by — India added just 68 in the session — and miscommunication between Reddy and Jadeja led to three near run-outs.
Pant’s Pain-Filled Fifty Ends in Run-Out Drama
Earlier in the day, Rishabh Pant fought through visible pain in his left index finger to score a valiant 74 off 112 balls. He pulled Stokes for six to bring up his half-century and then smashed Bashir for a majestic straight six.
But his resilient knock ended just before lunch in a mix-up with KL Rahul. Pant pushed for a quick single with Rahul on 98. Ben Stokes reacted quickly and fired a direct hit to run Pant out — ending a brilliant and brave innings.
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