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KL Rahul defends fired-up Shubman Gill and India after Zak Crawley's delay: 'It's just part of the game now'
The Northlines
|July 14, 2025
In a heated end to Day 3 of the third Test between India and England at Lord's, drama unfolded as Indian opener Shubman Gill lashed out at England's Zak Crawley over perceived time-wasting tactics. While the moment caught fire across social media and sparked debate. Indian senior batter KL Rahul played down the controversy, calling it "just part of the game now.
With just minutes left before stumps, Zak Crawley appeared to delay play by calling the physio and taking extra time to prepare for the final overs.
The deliberate slowdown seemed to frustrate the Indian players, especially Shubman Gill, who was caught on the stump mic telling Crawley to “grow some f***ing balls.”
Speaking to the media post-play, KL Rahul acknowledged the intensity of the moment but offered a pragmatic take:
This story is from the July 14, 2025 edition of The Northlines.
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