Tensions rose at Lord's as Joe Root reached his century, compounded by Mohammed Siraj's visible frustration after KL Rahul dropped a catch off Jamie Smith. This missed opportunity, coupled with Jadeja's earlier concerns about Rahul's attentiveness, added to the pressure. The series stands level at 1-1, intensifying the importance of each moment in the ongoing Test match.
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