Prasidh Krishna Surprises Root in Fiery On-Field Exchange
So, during the fifth and final Test between England and India at The Oval, things got pretty heated—and not just because of the intense cricket. The main talking point? A fiery exchange between India’s Prasidh Krishna and England’s Joe Root that caught everyone off guard, including Krishna himself.
It all unfolded on a dramatic second day that saw a flurry of wickets—15 in total—and 342 runs, with India ending the day at 75 for 2, leading by 52 runs. But beyond the stats, tempers flared on the field. The tension was already simmering from earlier clashes in the series, and this time it was Root who lost his cool.
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Apparently, India had made it a point to target Root mentally. Prasidh Krishna later admitted there was a clear plan to unsettle England’s star batter. He even said it was just a bit of “banter,” but admitted being surprised by how strongly Root reacted. Root, normally known for his calm and composed demeanor, snapped back with some words of his own, and the umpires had to step in to cool things down.
Now, to put this in context—Root has had a great series, averaging over 67 across the first four Tests. So, it’s no surprise India wanted to knock him off rhythm. Krishna’s words might have been light in tone, but they clearly hit a nerve. Root was eventually dismissed for 29, and some say the mind games might’ve played a part.
And it didn’t stop there. Ben Duckett found himself in the thick of it too. After being caught behind for 43, he was given a bizarre send-off by Indian bowler Akash Deep, who actually put his arm around him and walked him off the field. It looked like friendly banter, but England’s assistant coach Marcus Trescothick wasn’t impressed. He said that back in his playing days, a gesture like that might’ve ended very differently—possibly with a dropped elbow rather than a smile.
Sky Sports commentators and former players like Michael Atherton and Alastair Cook weighed in as well. Cook noted that upsetting Root was a bold but perhaps effective tactic, though he hoped things stayed within the “spirit of the game.” And Atherton questioned whether the send-offs were crossing a line.
All in all, while the cricket itself was top-tier, the second day became just as much about the mind games and rising tension between two teams that seem to have had enough of each other. The drama continues—and cricket fans are watching every moment.
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