NEW DELHI: India were dealt a potential setback on Day 4 of the third Test at Lord’s as fast bowler Akash Deep left the field limping, raising concerns about his fitness for the remainder of the match – and possibly the series.Live Score: India vs England 3rd TestThe pacer, who bowled with intensity in the morning session and dismissed Harry Brook with a peach of a delivery, was seen walking gingerly back to the dressing room after completing eight overs, including two maidens, and picking up 1/30.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!“He is walking very gingerly. Not a good sign for India,” said former England captain Mike Atherton in commentary, echoing the concern shared by Indian fans and team management alike.
Akash Deep’s injury comes at a delicate stage in the Test, with England scoring 98/4 at lunch and the match finely balanced after both teams posted identical first-innings scores of 387. His potential unavailability could disrupt India’s pace attack, especially since frontline seamer Jasprit Bumrah is expected to feature in only one of the remaining two Tests after Lord’s.Earlier in the day, Mohammed Siraj’s fiery spell had put India in command, removing Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope in quick succession. Nitish Kumar Reddy added to the pressure by dismissing Zak Crawley, while Akash Deep delivered a telling blow by uprooting Brook’s middle stump after being hit for three boundaries in the previous over.But with Akash Deep leaving the field in discomfort, India now face a race against time to assess his condition. As the match – and the series – enters its decisive phase, his fitness could prove crucial in India’s bid to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match contest.
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