Flying ladybugs disrupted the players’ concentration, leading to pause in the game late on day one of the third Test of the five-match series at the Lord’s in London on Thursday.
Jasprit Bumrah and Ben Stokes were visibly annoyed by the bugs around as the Indian and English players were spotted speaking to the umpires.
A swarm of ladybirds stops play at Lord’s! ?? pic.twitter.com/49lKhYHXwn
— Sky Sports Cricket (@SkyCricket) July 10, 2025
India vs England: 3rd Test, Day 1 – Highlights
What Happened On Day 1 At Lord’s?
Experienced batsman Joe Root scored a solid unbeaten 99 as England reached 251 for four at the close of play on Day 1 of the third Test against India at Lord’s on Thursday.
Root, with 99 runs not out, and captain Ben Stokes, with 39 runs not out, were at the crease when stumps were drawn.
India had success during the first and final sessions of the day, with pacer Nitish Kumar Reddy, premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, and spinner Ravindra Jadeja taking wickets.
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