Tensions flared on Day 5 of the Lord's Test between India and England as Ravindra Jadeja and Brydon Carse were involved in a heated exchange following a mid-pitch collision. The incident occurred during the first session of the day, adding another layer of intensity to an already high-stakes match.

The collision took place on the final ball of the 35th over. Jadeja, attempting a quick two, collided with Carse while running between the wickets. Carse, seemingly furious, exchanged words with Jadeja, who appeared to be focused on the ball. According to reports, the England pacer didn't take kindly to the collision and expressed his displeasure to the Indian all-rounder. Jadeja responded, explaining that he was simply going for a run.

The situation escalated to the point where Carse appeared to reach out toward Jadeja, but England captain Ben Stokes quickly intervened to diffuse the situation. Umpires also stepped in to speak with Stokes and Carse.

Sources indicate that the clash wasn't an isolated incident, but rather a culmination of rising tensions throughout the match. There were reports of heated exchanges between other players, including Jofra Archer and Rishabh Pant, as well as Ben Stokes and Nitish Kumar Reddy. It is believed that Carse told Jadeja that batters should run around the bowler. Jadeja may have been irritated by Carse's repeated instances of obstructing the batters' running path.

The incident highlights the fierce competitiveness of the series and the willingness of both teams to engage in verbal duels and gamesmanship. With India needing runs and England needing wickets, the pressure on the field was palpable, leading to frayed nerves and heightened emotions. Both teams have been using sledging tactics, hoping to disrupt the concentration of the batters.