After Day 2 of the ongoing fourth Test, Zak Crawley addressed the spat with Shubman Gill, describing it as a misunderstanding.
Zak Crawley Clarifies Lord’s Test Altercation with Shubman Gill
England opener Zak Crawley addressed the heated exchange with Shubman Gill during the third Test at Lord’s. The confrontation escalated when Gill hurled an abusive comment caught on the stump mic—telling Crawley to “grow some f****** b***s.” Gill later accused Crawley of time-wasting, sparking controversy.
Speaking after Day 2 of the ongoing fourth Test, Crawley dismissed the incident as a misunderstanding, insisting he never intended to break any rules.
“No, it wasn’t intentional. I sit in my spot until the umpires go out. I walked out when I saw them go. I wasn’t aware we were 90 seconds late, but fair enough,” he explained.
Zak Crawley enjoyed verbal spat with Shubman Gill
England opener Zak Crawley opened up about his heated altercation with India’s Shubman Gill during the third Test at Lord’s, revealing that he actually enjoyed the competitive exchange. The incident escalated when Gill was caught on the stump microphone telling Crawley to “grow some f****** b***s,” accusing him of time-wasting. However, Crawley described the episode as good-natured and part of the competitive spirit of cricket.
“I’ve always enjoyed that part of cricket, to be honest, especially when you’re batting. There’s two of you against eleven and they’re desperate to get you out, and they’re chirping you,” Crawley said. He explained that while sometimes he chooses to ignore the sledging, other times he sees it as a chance to respond in kind and gain a mental edge.
Crawley also clarified that the confrontation was a misunderstanding, saying he wasn’t intentionally breaking any rules. He stated he had simply left his crease when the umpires walked out, unaware of being 90 seconds late. Overall, Crawley’s comments paint the incident as spirited cricket rather than something more serious.
