LONDON (Reuters) -KL Rahul scored a century while Ravindra Jadeja and Rishabh Pant pitched in with crucial fifties as India posted 387 on day three, equalling England's first innings, with their third test hanging in the balance at Lord's on Saturday.

India captain Shubman Gill wasn't pleased by England batter Zak Crawley's antics to waste time before end of play on Day 3 of the Lord's Test.

England have departed from their usual aggressive approach but this slow-burner of a match is captivating for different reasons

A direct hit by England captain Ben Stokes found Rishabh Pant on the non-striker's end at the stroke of lunch, ending a crucial 141-run partnership with KL Rahul as India were 248-4 at the break on day three of the third test,

London: India's seasoned opener KL Rahul expressed his disappointment as the visitors failed to take the lead against England on Day 3 of the third Test of the five-match series at Lord's, the 'Home of Cricket', on Saturday.

For all their inconsistencies in the past decade, England have remained formidable at home. Since 2014, they have lost just one series on these shores, against New Zealand in 2021.

Speaking after close of play, England bowling consultant Tim Southee and India opener KL Rahul said the heated exchange between the Indian fielders and the home team openers formed the essence of a hard-fought day in Test cricket.

Richard Mann looks ahead to day four at Lord's, with the third Test between England and India still in the balance.

Watch the moment Sophie Ecclestone narrowly avoids being run out on the last ball to make the single that gives England a five wicket win over India in the fifth T20 at Edgebaston.