Daijiworld Media Network - London

London, Jul 14: Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir’s passionate celebration after the dismissal of England’s Joe Root lit up Day 4 of the ongoing third Test at Lord’s. The moment came as a major turning point in the match and was captured on camera, quickly going viral on social media.

Root, who was building a critical partnership with Ben Stokes, fell to a clever delivery from Washington Sundar. Attempting a sweep, the ball turned just enough to crash into his leg stump. The wicket triggered a loud reaction from Gambhir in the Indian dressing room — a rare emotional outburst from the usually reserved coach.

Earlier in the day, England were bundled out for 192 in their second innings, thanks to Sundar’s sensational 4/22. Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah picked up two wickets apiece, while Akash Deep added one to his tally. The visitors crumbled in the final session, losing their last four wickets for just 17 runs.

India, chasing 193 for victory, were in trouble at stumps, finishing Day 4 on 58/4. KL Rahul remained unbeaten on 33, while Yashasvi Jaiswal (0), Karun Nair (14), and captain Shubman Gill (6) fell early. Ben Stokes added to India’s woes by dismissing night-watchman Akash Deep with the last delivery of the day.

With 135 runs still needed and six wickets in hand, India faces a tense final day in what has turned into a nail-biting contest at Lord’s.