London: India's seasoned opener KL Rahul expressed his disappointment as the visitors failed to take the lead against England on Day 3 of the third Test of the five-match series at Lord's, the 'Home of Cricket', on Saturday.

A direct hit by England captain Ben Stokes found Rishabh Pant on the non-striker's end at the stroke of lunch, ending a crucial 141-run partnership with KL Rahul as India were 248-4 at the break on day three of the third test,

England have departed from their usual aggressive approach but this slow-burner of a match is captivating for different reasons

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri lauded Ben Stokes' for his phenomenal run-out of Rishabh Pant at the stroke of lunch in the ongoing third Test at Lord's, adding that the England skipper showed great presence of mind in pulling off this act of brilliance.

For all their inconsistencies in the past decade, England have remained formidable at home. Since 2014, they have lost just one series on these shores, against New Zealand in 2021.

Richard Mann looks ahead to day four at Lord's, with the third Test between England and India still in the balance.

LONDON, July 10 (Reuters) - Joe Root's patient unbeaten 99 led England to 251-4 on an attritional and compelling first day of the third test against India at Lord's on Thursday.

Zak Crawley's time-wasting at the close of the third day infuriated Shubman Gill, who was desperate to have more overs at the England openers late on in the evening session

Joe Root has followed his latest century with a record-setting catch and Jofra Archer has made a wicket-taking return as England enjoyed the better of Day 2 of the third test against India at Lord’s.

Watch the moment Sophie Ecclestone narrowly avoids being run out on the last ball to make the single that gives England a five wicket win over India in the fifth T20 at Edgebaston.