With everything to play for, the rivalry between India and England on Day 5 of the Lord's Test was not just confined to the pitch.
India started the day on 58 for 4, but the English bowlers were on fire as the hosts dominated session 1, inflicting a massive collapse for India, where they lost 4 wickets and added just 54 runs.
With India facing a potential defeat, crumbling at 112 for 8, the former English captain Michael Vaughan did not miss a chance to poke fun at former India opener Wasim Jaffer. The duo is often in the limelight for their friendly banter over social media platforms.
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Michael Vaughan's cheeky dig at Wasim Jaffer
With England pushing for a series lead and India reeling under pressure, Vaughan wasted no time in turning up the banter. The former English skipper took to X (formerly Twitter) and tagged Jaffer, saying, "How you feeling @WasimJaffer14"
How you feeling @WasimJaffer14 😜
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) July 14, 2025
The post came minutes after England took the crucial wickets of Rishabh Pant and Washington Sundar, tightening their grip in the game.
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Vaughan is often known for his cheeky and hilarious banters off the field whenever England are on top.
With India struggling at 112 for 8, England are firm favourites to win the Lord's Test and take a 2-1 lead in the series. The English bowlers, led by their skipper Ben Stokes, chipped in with an exceptional bowling display when England needed it the most.
For India, Ravindra Jadeja stands firm as the only hope. With 81 runs still needed, it would need a miracle for India to come out as victorious in this Test.