This is The Final Word Daily from the England-India Test series of 2021. Adam Collins and Geoff Lemon sum up the action, name our Player of the Day, and rank entries for our own Hall of Fame.

It couldn’t have got any better. India’s XI versus Joe Root, all through the third day at Lord’s. It ended with a wicket from the final ball, Root unbeaten, and the two teams to go toe-to-toe from an almost level position on day four. Quality from Siraj and Ishant, and a bizarre day from Jasprit Bumrah. Phil Walker guest stars on The Final Word today.

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