Mohammed Siraj ignited Day 4 of the Lord's Test by dismissing Ben Duckett, celebrating aggressively in response to simmering tensions between India and England. This followed Zak Crawley's time-wasting tactics on Day 3, which angered Shubman Gill and the Indian team. Siraj's fiery celebration underscored India's renewed aggression and determination to capitalize on Duckett's early dismissal.
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