Overview

• On Day 3 of the fifth Test, cameras caught Akash Deep and Ben Duckett sharing a warm hug during an over change at The Oval
• Deep’s unbeaten 32 off 50 balls as a nightwatchman helped India extend their lead to 128 runs and frustrated England’s bowling
• The show of goodwill attracted widespread praise on social media for clearing the air over Friday’s physical send-off
• On Day 2, Deep’s celebratory arm around Duckett prompted former players to warn of a breach under ICC Code of Conduct Clause 2.12
• Match referees have not imposed sanctions but retain the option to review the incident under the non-contact regulation