Former South African batsman Herschelle Gibbs criticized the Shubman Gill-led squad for their "lack of intent" on the last day of the third test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, even though the world is applauding and praising India's valiant battle against England in the Lord's Test, despite having been 112/8 at one point. The equation for both India and England was straightforward prior to the start of play on Day 5. In order to win, the tourists needed 135 runs, while England needed six wickets.

The worst possible start to India's chase occurred when Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Washington Sundar, and Nitish Kumar Reddy all fell in the opening session. India required 81 more runs, while England only needed two more wickets when lunch was called. It seemed as though the outcome of the game was predetermined. Nonetheless, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Ravindra Jadeja gave it their all, raising hopes for a come-from-behind victory.

But in the last session, England defeated them by 22 runs, proving that the assignment was simply too tough. Following the defeat, Herschelle Gibbs made a contentious statement about India's loss, claiming that the primary cause of the loss was a "lack of intent."

On X (formerly Twitter), he stated that India lost the match due to a lack of intent, despite coming near the conclusion.

At first, fans thought Gibbs was questioning Jadeja as the left-handed batter stayed for 181 balls at the crease, scoring 61 runs. However, while replying to a user, Gibbs made it clear that he was talking about Jasprit Bumrah.

It must be mentioned that Bumrah and Jadeja formed a 37-run stand. The duo faced 132 balls in the middle. The Indian pacer scored five runs off 54 balls and finally lost his wicket to Ben Stokes.

Where was intent?

While speaking about Jasprit Bumrah, Gibbs said that the Indian pacer had once smashed Stuart Broad for the most runs in a single over in Tests. He also questioned the No.1-ranked bowler's intent with the bat during the fourth and final innings at Lord's.

“Bumrah has the most runs in an over for a batsman in test cricket.. .. where was that intent today?” Gibbs said while replying to a user.

The former South Africa opening batter, who is known for his knock of 175 against Australia in the historic Johannesburg ODI where the Proteas chased down 434, said Bumrah could have easily the ball he got out to, for a six, if he tried to.

“when he scored that 35 in one over he pulled and hooked some sixes didn’t he ? The ball he got out today, with some intent he could have done the same not so,” said Gibbs.

The final wicket of the Lord's Test was taken by Shoaib Bashir as he dismissed Mohammed Siraj. The ball slowly rolled back onto the stumps and the Indian No.11 was left crestfallen and heartbroken.

England now have a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. Both teams will next meet each other in Manchester in the fourth Test, beginning July 23. 

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