There are few sights in cricket extra iconic than the Lengthy Room at Lord’s, and fewer nonetheless extra significant than the applause it reserved on Monday afternoon. As India’s courageous resistance got here to an finish in a nail-biting 22-run loss to England on Day 5 of the third Take a look at, each groups walked off to a standing ovation from members and followers alike. It was a second that completely captured the spirit of Take a look at cricket.Watch:Chasing 193, India have been bowled out for 170, however not earlier than placing up a fierce combat led by Ravindra Jadeja. The all-rounder was left stranded on 61*, having almost pulled off the unbelievable. With the final recognised batter in KL Rahul dismissed at 81/6, Jadeja held agency with the tail, dragging India inside touching distance of victory.Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj confirmed admirable grit alongside Jadeja, however England bowlers closed out the sport with precision and tempo.KL Rahul contributed a hard-fought 39, whereas Rishabh Pant, regardless of nursing a finger harm, added 9 runs earlier than falling to Archer.It was a low-scoring Take a look at outlined by stress, precision, and relentless tempo bowling. Each groups posted an identical first innings totals of 387. England’s modest second innings rating of 192, nonetheless, proved decisive on a deteriorating floor.Archer, again within the Take a look at enviornment after years of harm setbacks, completed with 5 wickets within the match, sharing the highlight with skipper Ben Stokes.With the win, England now lead the five-match collection 2-1. However past the scoreline, it was a match that reminded followers why they fell in love with Take a look at cricket — and why, on the Dwelling of Cricket, each step by the Lengthy Room issues.