India opener KL Rahul expressed heartfelt emotions following India’s agonising 22-run defeat to England in the third Test at Lord’s, calling the match 'more than wins or losses'. Despite India holding the upper hand for significant stretches of the game, a twist of fate and a resilient English lower order handed the hosts a narrow win, leaving India trailing 1-2 in the five-match series.

The match ended in dramatic fashion when Mohammed Siraj, while attempting to protect Ravindra Jadeja at the other end, was dismissed in a cruel manner. Shoaib Bashir’s delivery bounced, spun back after hitting the pitch, and trickled onto the stumps, ending India’s valiant fightback with Jadeja stranded unbeaten.

Rahul, one of India’s standout performers in the match and the series, took to Instagram to reflect on the loss, writing, “Some games are more than wins or losses. They test your spirit, your character. And the learnings make you stronger.”