England secured an impressive victory by 22 runs against India on the final day of the third Test.
Ben Stokes made a major impact as he claimed three wickets, with India bowled out for 170.
As usual, there were plenty of talking points from the day’s action.
Jofra Archer, for instance, showcased his qualities, with his raw pace a key asset.
Meanwhile, Washington Sundar’s claim that India would win the game easily didn’t come to fruition.
Mail Sport presents the latest edition of BUMBLE ON THE TEST.
ICC should share broadcast wealth
Test cricket, eh? Lord’s full to the rafters for five glorious days. I implore the ICC to share the broadcast wealth to try and ensure a level playing field for all Test playing nations. It was terrific for South Africa to win the World Test Championship. Let’s get back to the likes of Pakistan, West Indies, Sri Lanka and co getting on an equal footing to the big shots.
Should there be punishments for misbehaviour?
It is interesting that some former players, commentators and fans think it’s great that emotions spilled over and there’s animosity between the teams. Is it time for the umpires to issue yellow and red cards for player indiscretions, misbehaviour and verbal abuse? Mohammed Siraj was fined 15 per cent of his match fee. Don’t tell us that. Tell us how much it is in cold cash.
Jofra Archer brings the X-factor
England have waited four years for Jofra Archer and he brings the X-factor. There is nothing like raw pace. He removed a top player in Yashasvi Jaiswal twice, for next to nothing, then bowled Rishabh Pant with a ripper. And how about the cracking catch off his own bowling to send Washington Sundar packing. A wonderful bowler and a fantastic athlete.
Washington Sundar will learn from his comments
Sticking with Sundar. The young man was brilliant with the ball then confidently declared that India would easily win the game easily. There was no doubt that England heard those comments because they let him know when he walked out to bat. Anyways, he lasted four balls. A classic case of keep quiet and let your talent do the talking on the pitch. I’m sure he’ll learn.
England players use Lime bikes
Word got to me that Archer and a few of the England players have been using those Lime bikes to get to and from Lord’s. I spend a lot of time in London and wouldn’t touch them with a bargepole. I always thought they were a bloody menace and you see them parked anywhere and everywhere. Now I know what they’re for – taking fast bowlers to cricket grounds.
Ravindra Jadeja puts his experience to good use
Search for a hero. Ravindra Jadeja drew on all of his experience. What a player and what a shift from Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj with the bat too. A truly herculean effort from Ben Stokes and it was lovely that Shoaib Bashir took the final wicket. A Test Match for the ages and I was thrilled that they were all embracing each other at the end. A massive tick from me, fellas. On to Manchester.
Pitch should be perfect for next Test
I’ve been at Emirates Old Trafford and had a sneak preview of the pitch. At the moment, it is emerald green but don’t worry. All of that grass will be off by next week. It should be easy-paced to start off with but we will get another five-day pitch and a result. India must play Kuldeep Yadav. Fingers crossed, the weather behaves. There’s a hosepipe ban in some areas up north!
