The fire inside Shubman Gill erupted on Day 3 of the third Test at Lord’s. Frustrated by what he perceived as deliberate time-wasting from England openers Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley, the Indian captain didn’t mince words. In a now-viral moment, Gill was heard telling Duckett to `grow some f****** balls` (Photo: X)

A memorable standoff occurred on Day 5 of the fourth Test when Ben Stokes extended a handshake to signal a draw. But with both Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar in the 90s, the Indian pair refused the gesture, choosing instead to chase personal milestones and continue batting. The snub sparked visible irritation in the England camp and triggered a wider debate about sportsmanship (Photo: AFP)

Mohammed Siraj’s intensity bubbled over more than once, particularly in his running battles with Ben Duckett. At Lord’s, after dismissing the England opener, Siraj celebrated animatedly, walking close to Duckett and brushing shoulders as the batter departed. The verbal spats continued in Manchester, where another fiery exchange unfolded (Photo: AP)

India head coach Gautam Gambhir added off-field drama with a heated confrontation during India’s training session at The Oval. Upset over being told to keep players off the pitch area, Gambhir lashed out at curator Lee Fortis. The altercation escalated to the point where Fortis reportedly threatened to file a complaint with the match referee

In the final moments of the fourth Test, with India batting beyond what England deemed necessary, Ben Stokes handed the ball to part-timer Harry Brook. The result was an over of exaggerated full tosses and lethargic deliveries