Gambhir to Gill: A look at 5 notable IND vs ENG on-field altercations

5. Gambhir vs Prior, Mohali 2008:

After verbal exchanges, Gambhir elbowed Prior while running. He was suspended, but his 179 gave India control. A fiery moment with lasting impact.

4. Pietersen vs Yuvraj, Chennai 2008:

Pietersen sledged Yuvraj, mocking his Test spot. Yuvraj hit back with a match-winning stand and later said, “Some people talk more than they play.”

3. Stokes vs Jadeja, Mohali 2016:

A denied appeal led to a fiery spat. Jadeja told Stokes to "keep his mouth shut" and responded with a blazing 90 and key wickets to dominate the Test.

2. Bumrah vs Anderson, Lord’s 2021:

Bumrah’s fiery spell to Anderson sparked tense exchanges. Kohli joined the fray, rallying India to an emotional, hard-fought win at the Home of Cricket.

1. Gill vs Crawley, Lord’s 2025:

Crawley’s delay tactics and feigned injury riled up Gill, who snapped, “Grow some f***ing balls!”—caught on stump mic. A fiery clash followed between both teams.