It was a dramatic end to day three of the third Test with opener Zak Crawley using the delaying tactic to ensure England only played one over before stumps but the Indians, let by captain Shubman Gill, were hardly amused.

Speaking after close of play, England bowling consultant Tim Southee and India opener KL Rahul said the heated exchange between the Indian fielders and the home team openers formed the essence of a hard fought day in Test cricket.

Tim Southee. Pic/AFP