Marcus Trescothick said that both teams are passionate, but are well aware of the line that they can't cross. Team India will resume the fifth and final day of the third Test match with a score of 58 runs for the loss of four wickets. The hosts are required to score 135 runs in 90.2 overs to secure a victory at Lord's
Marcus Trescothick (Pic: File Pic)
England's assistant coach Marcus Trescothick feels that over the years, because of franchise tournaments, cricket has become more friendly, and the constant nudging between India and England in the ongoing Lord's Test match has provided the much-needed competitive edge.
"Having that competitive edge definitely helps the situation. It helps the atmosphere in the series. Cricket has got a bit more friendly over the past few years because the players are together in franchise tournaments all over the world. Sometimes it's good to create something in the game," Trescothick said after the stumps on Day 4.
Further speaking, the former English cricketer said that both teams are passionate, but are well aware of the line that they can't cross.
"Both teams are passionate about playing the game and it is understandable that at times it gets to a boiling point. There will be things that happen between the two teams but both teams know there's a line you can't cross but it's not really been troubled too much," said the 49-year-old.
Team India will resume the fifth and final day of the third Test match with a score of 58 runs for the loss of four wickets. The hosts are required to score 135 runs in 90.2 overs to secure a victory at Lord's. So far, Brydon Carse (2), Jofra Archer (1), and skipper Ben Stokes (1) have managed to claim wickets.
Chasing the target of 193 runs, India lost four wickets in the last hour for just 58 runs.
"The last hour of viewing, our guys running in really well, there was an edge out there and it creates a great spectacle. We were fairly relaxed in the dressing room, controlling the emotions of what's going on. We all enjoy every wicket but we are still very controlled in what we are trying to do," said Trescothick.
Speaking about the final day's play, he said it depends on how positive Team India can be.
"It will revolve around the first hour of the day and how positive India can be or how dominant we can be and how many wickets we can get," concluded the veteran of 76 Test matches.
(With PTI Inputs)
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