As India gear up to begin their 2025바카라27 World Test Championship campaign with a five-Test series against England, the stakes are sky-high바카라not just for cricketing glory but for pride in one of the game바카라s fiercest rivalries.
From the dusty pitches of Mumbai to the green tops of Nottingham, this historic rivalry has often crossed the line from competitive to combustible. While the cricket has been world-class, the heated moments and on-field dramas have added layers to its legacy.
Here바카라s a look back at five of the most talked-about controversies between India and England in Test history:
1. Jellygate At Trent Bridge (2007)
In one of the most bizarre and disrespectful episodes, England players were caught tossing jelly beans on the crease as Zaheer Khan came out to bat during the second Test. Perceiving it as an act of mockery, Zaheer confronted Kevin Pietersen, sparking an on-field row. Khan channeled his fury into performance, taking 5 wickets in the second innings to lead India to a series-defining win바카라their first Test series win in England since 1986.
2. Vaseline Swing And The Chennai Conundrum (1976바카라77)
John Lever wreaked havoc with the ball during England바카라s 3-1 Test series win in India. But controversy followed in Chennai, where Indian captain Bishan Singh Bedi accused Lever of using Vaseline-coated gauze to illegally aid reverse swing. Though England claimed it was used only to keep sweat out of players바카라 eyes, the incident left a permanent stain on the series, which is still referred to as the 바카라Vaseline series.바카라
3. Ian Bell바카라s Bizarre Run-Out And Recall (2011)
In the second Test at Nottingham, Ian Bell was controversially run out after casually walking off for tea thinking the ball had crossed the boundary. India appealed, and Bell was declared out. However, in a rare show of sportsmanship, India withdrew the appeal during the interval on request from the English camp. Bell returned to score 159, and while India were thrashed, Dhoni바카라s decision won global praise.
4. Jadeja-Anderson Altercation (2014)
During the Trent Bridge Test, tensions exploded off the field when James Anderson allegedly pushed Ravindra Jadeja in the pavilion corridor. India lodged an official complaint citing physical abuse, but a lack of conclusive evidence meant no disciplinary action was taken. The bad blood simmered through the series, underscoring the often-tense dynamics between the two teams.
5. The Sehwag-Pietersen Run-Out That Wasn바카라t (2008)
In a curious incident during the Mumbai Test, Kevin Pietersen walked out of his crease to congratulate Paul Collingwood on his century when Virender Sehwag attempted a run-out. Though the appeal was withdrawn, the moment sparked debate over the fine line between fair play and opportunism. India eventually chased down 387, but the spirit of the game was under a cloud.
