Tensions are rising ahead of the fourth test between England and India at Old Trafford. India captain Shubman Gill says England acted against the “spirit of the game” by delaying play in last week’s heated third Test at Lord’s.

India captain Shubman Gill has criticised England for breaching the spirit of cricket with their go-slow tactics in the third Test, lighting the touchpaper for an ill-tempered encounter at Old Trafford.

Shubman Gill, in his first campaign as India captain, addressed the issue on the eve of the fourth Test after the third Test at Lord's sparked an angry flare-up between the teams