ENG v IND 2021: WATCH – Fan dressed up as Indian cricketer enters ground to play for visitors on Day 3 at Lord’s

The incident happened in the post-lunch session.

By Salman Anjum - 14 Aug, 2021

Cricket fraternity witnessed a hilarious incident during the third day’s play in the ongoing second Test between India and England at Lord’s.

In the post-lunch session, a gentleman from the crowd walked out in the ground donning India’s jersey. He tried convincing the security that he was there to play.

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In the jersey, Jarvo was written on the backside with number 69. However, Jarvo’s aspiration of becoming India’s 12th man wasn’t fulfilled as security personnel escorted him out of the playing area.

The turn of events left the Indian cricketers in splits. Pacer Mohammed Siraj was seen laughing out loud after the amusing indecent.

Here’s the video:

Coming to the match, England scored 97 runs without a loss of a wicket in the morning session on Day 3.

The hosts were 216/3 when the lunch break was taken, with skipper Joe Root (89*) and Jonny Bairstow (51*) unbeaten in the middle. They are still trailing the visitors by 148 runs in the first innings.

By Salman Anjum - 14 Aug, 2021

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