Tensions flared at Lord's as Ben Stokes mockingly applauded KL Rahul, mirroring Shubman Gill's earlier taunt towards Zak Crawley. This exchange intensified an already gripping Test match where India, chasing 193, ended Day 4 at 58 for 4 after losing Akash Deep to Stokes' final-ball strike.
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