Prasidh Krishna and Joe Root Involved in Heated Verbal Exchange on Day 2 of ENG vs IND 2025 5th Test
THE OVAL, AUG 1 – Joe Root confronted Prasidh Krishna after the bowler threw the ball aggressively at Zak Crawley, prompting umpire intervention during the heated fifth Test at The Oval.
- On Friday, England batter Joe Root clashed with Prasidh Krishna at The Oval during Day 2 of the fifth Test, with umpires intervening to calm tensions.
- Soon after Zak Crawley's dismissal, Prasidh Krishna, India pacer, threw the ball rashly at Crawley and murmured to Root during follow-through.
- Root struck a boundary before turning on Krishna in the following over, then exchanged angry words and stared down the pacer.
- Several Indian players gathered around Prasidh Krishna, adding intensity to an already gripping Test match, soon after Joe Root’s confrontation on Day 2.
- With the series on the line, India faces a must-win final Test as every session becomes crucial for the visitors to stay in contention.
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