IND vs ENG [WATCH]: Shubman Gill, Jonny Bairstow engage in war of words; Sarfaraz Khan comes in with an epic reply

Day 3 of the fifth Test between India and England in Dharamsala witnessed a on-field altercation between Jonny Bairstow and Indian player Shubman Gill, where Sarfaraz Khan eventually joined in.

Jonny Bairstow’s verbal spat

The incident was sparked by Bairstow’s displeasure over Gill sledging James Anderson about his fatigue during India’s first innings. While doing so Bairstow also reminded Gill was of his dismissal to Anderson.

“What did you say to Jimmy about getting tired and he got you out after that?,” said Bairstow.

Gill showcased an exceptional performance before his departure, contributing a remarkable 110 runs to the team’s total. His partnership with captain Rohit Sharma for the first wicket further strengthened the team’s position, amassing an impressive 171 runs. Gill’s innings, consisting of 150 balls, was a display of skill and aggression, adorned with 12 fours and five sixes. Unfortunately, his innings came to an end when he was cleanly bowled by Anderson, but not before leaving a significant impact on the match.

Shubman Gill’s response to Bairstow: Enquiring about stats

In response to Bairstow’s inquiry about Gill’s comment to Anderson, the young Indian batter cheekily reminded the English batter about his dismissal, saying, “So what, it was after a hundred. How many have you got here?” Gill effectively used his recent century against England to counter Bairstow’s query.

Bairstow’s retort: Taking a dig at Gill’s hundred

Unwilling to back down, Bairstow took a dig at Gill’s record in England, asking, “How many have you got in England (full stop)?” In three game in England, gill could scored only 88 runs with a poor average of 14. 66 The exchange continued as both players engaged in banter and tried to assert their dominance in the verbal duel.

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Sarfaraz Khan’s epic remark

Sarfaraz, positioned at backward short leg, voiced his opinion through the stump mic, advising Gill to silence Bairstow and stating, “Abe thoda sa run kya bana liya series me, jyada uchhal raha) Ask him to stay silent. He shouldn’t show attitude for scoring a few runs in the series,” Sarfaraz’s remark added an extra layer of intensity to the on-field confrontation.

Here’s the video:

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" Thora sa run kya bana liya zyada uchal rha hai " to bairstow😭😭🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/oIzST8Z83M

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Kuldeep Yadav’s impact: Bairstow’s dismissal

The incident concluded with Kuldeep Yadav dismissing Jonny Bairstow soon after the verbal exchange. Bairstow, who looked in good form, fell victim to the left-arm spinner, contributing to his disappointing performance in the series without a single half-century. Bairstow’s dismissal marked the end of his struggles in the five-match series, where he failed to convert promising starts into substantial scores. In 10 innings, he managed 238 runs with a top score of 39.

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