BBC Sport explores the issues around slow over-rates during the England-India Test series and looks at possible solutions.

England have departed from their usual aggressive approach but this slow-burner of a match is captivating for different reasons

The Siraj send-off was just the latest chapter in a dramatic Test which saw day three end with England and India accusing each other of sharp practice after Zak Crawley’s conduct drew an angry reaction from visiting captain Shubman Gill.

Batters went into T20 mode in the third session of a Test. Jayden Seales bowled a worldie of a delivery. A substitute fielder took a worldie of a catch. West Indies picked up three injuries and had to manufacture an entirely new opening pair.

Here are his Test numbers . Green made his Test debut against India in December 2020. He breached the 1,000-run mark in his 22nd appearance in the format. Playing his 32nd Test, G

Crawley spat at Lord’s, saying aggression and finger-pointing add spice to Test cricket. He called the flare-up entertaining and vital for keeping fans engaged.

Sit back and enjoy Nasser Hussain heading to the wrong end of Lord's for the lunchtime interview with Ajinkya Rahane ???????? pic.twitter.com/GLDihMoudr

Ajinkya Rahane last played for India in Tests during the World Test Championship final 2023 against Australia. Rahane has expressed his desire to play in the Test format again, despite having last donned the whites two years ago.

Apart from its status as a Test ground the Multan Cricket Stadium is also the home ground of the T20 franchise cricket team, the Multan Sultans, and a major venue for PSL (Pakistan Super League) matches. It has a bright future as one of the premier hubs for both national and international cricket in Pakistan.

England and India resume their rivalry at Lord's in the third Test match as the action enters day four. England start off at 2/0 after the last evening drama surrounding Zak Crawley, Shubman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah.