Test Match Special
Test Match Special
BBC Radio 5 Live
England v India: The "spirit of cricket" debate rages on
25 minutes Posted Jul 22, 2025 at 4:47 pm.
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BBC cricket commentator Henry Moeran is joined by India commentator Prakash Wakankar and BBC Sport cricket writer Matt Henry to preview the fourth men's Test match at Old Trafford where England lead 2-1.

India captain Shubman Gill accused England of acting contrary to the "spirit of cricket" with time-wasting tactics that sparked a number of confrontations in the dramatic third Test at Lord's. Whereas England captain Ben Stokes stated that both teams 'never crossed the line'. The team debate the contradicting points of view and the sanctity of the "spirit of cricket".