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IND vs ENG 3rd Test: India's grip on the match tightened further as all-rounder Nitish Reddy's cunning bowling proved to be the thorn in England's side as he undid Zak Crawley's valiant effort, sending the opener packing with a fiery send-off.

In the 15th over of England's innings, Nitish's swing delivery tempted Crawley into a drive, which eventually produced a thick outside edge that flew towards the gully region.

To complete the dismissal, Yashasvi Jaiswal, who was lambasted for his failed fielding efforts in the second Test, seized the opportunity with both hands while being stationed at gully, moving swiftly to his right to swoop the ball with both hands before dropping dramatically to his knees.

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After the catch was completed, the wicket brought out a triumphant reaction from Nitish, who celebrated Crawley's dismissal with a fiery send-off and roar.

Crawley's wicket handed visitors a strong advantage, with the hosts surging ahead at 50/3.

Zak Crawley’s time-wasting act on day 3

Temperaments flared, tension simmered, and emotions ran high in the final over of a gripping day of Test cricket. After India packed their bags on 387, the exact total as England, openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett were assigned the task of seeing off the testing eight to ten minutes of the day.

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Before the third delivery of pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah's first over, Crawley moved out of the way late, indicating that there was movement behind the bowler. Despite Crawley's suggestion, Bumrah and India captain Shubman Gill appeared to be unconvinced. Gill expressed his discontent and yelled at Crawley from the slip cordon.

On the fifth delivery, Crawley sustained a blow on the glove. He quickly removed the glove and asked the physio to have a look at it, which caused pandemonium on the field. The Indian players swarmed the English openers as Gill and Crawley engaged in a heated verbal exchange while pointing fingers at each other.