IND Vs ENG, 3rd Test: Why Are England Players Wearing Red Jerseys And Caps During Day 2 At Lord's? Reason Revealed

During the third Test match against India at Lord’s, England players were seen wearing red caps and touches of red in their clothing. This is part of a special day called "Red for Ruth," which supports the Ruth Strauss Foundation.

The foundation was started by former England captain Andrew Strauss in memory of his wife, Ruth, who died from a rare form of lung cancer in 2018. The aim is to raise awareness and money to help families dealing with this type of cancer, especially those who never smoked.

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“Red for Ruth” day happens every year at Lord’s. On this day, players, fans, and even commentators wear red to show support. It’s a touching moment in cricket that mixes sport with a powerful message of love, remembrance, and support for those affected by cancer.

IND Vs ENG, 3rd Test: Mohammed Siraj Left In Disbelief As KL Rahul Drops Crucial Catch Of Jamie Smith; Video

Team India let a golden chance slip through their fingers early on Day 2 of the third Test against England at Lord’s, as KL Rahul dropped a regulation catch in the slips, leaving bowler Mohammed Siraj visibly frustrated. The incident occurred during the 87th over of England's first innings in the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, at a crucial time when India were pressing for an early breakthrough.

Mohammed Siraj delivered a well-directed back-of-a-length ball outside off-stump to England’s young wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith. The delivery shaped away slightly after pitching, drawing a thick edge off Smith’s bat. The ball flew at a comfortable shoulder height towards second slip, where KL Rahul was positioned. Despite moving to his right and getting both hands to the ball, Rahul failed to hold on as the ball struck his fingertips and slipped out.

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The drop gave Smith a lifeline and visibly shifted the momentum. Siraj, who had set up the dismissal perfectly, couldn’t hide his disappointment. The pacer held his head in disbelief and stared back at Rahul with an expression of shock and frustration. The missed opportunity added to India’s woes, as they looked to seize control of the match early on Day 2.

Such moments can often prove costly in high-stakes Test matches, and with Lord’s known for punishing fielding errors, the Indian team will hope this lapse doesn’t come back to haunt them.