Gautam Gambhir couldn’t contain himself. As Washington Sundar bowled Joe Root around his legs in a massive moment during Day 4 of the Lord’s Test, the Indian head coach erupted in pure emotion. From the Lord’s balcony, Gambhir was seen shouting animatedly—reportedly hurling an expletive—as Root walked off after scoring 40 off 96 balls.
It wasn’t just a wicket—it was payback.
Root’s Dismissal Breaks Key Partnership
Root and Ben Stokes had stitched together a steady 50-run stand after England lost four wickets in the morning session. The Indian bowlers were desperate for a breakthrough—and Sundar delivered.
On the fourth ball of the 43rd over, Sundar floated one in that drifted, turned slightly, and beat Root’s defense to crash into the leg stump. The England batter, who had earlier survived a close LBW call off Siraj (ruled umpire’s call), couldn’t save himself this time.
Gambhir’s Reaction: Raw, Loud, and Unfiltered
Root’s wicket was a crucial moment, and Gambhir’s reaction mirrored the tension of the game. Cameras caught him roaring from the balcony in celebration, and lip-readers caught what looked like an unfiltered outburst. Given how close Root came to surviving earlier in the session, Gambhir’s emotional release was hardly surprising.
Sundar Strikes Again: Jamie Smith Falls
Just minutes after removing Root, Sundar struck again—this time sending Jamie Smith’s stumps flying. The in-form wicketkeeper was dismissed for just 8 off 14 balls, giving India even more control as the day wore on.
Lord’s Test Perfectly Poised for a Final-Day Thriller
With both teams scoring 387 in the first innings, the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy remains evenly balanced at 1-1. But thanks to Sundar’s double blow and Gambhir’s fiery passion, India clawed their way back into a Test that had been slipping.
Now, with one day left, fans can expect a grandstand finish at the Home of Cricket.
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