Overview

• Umpires stepped in on Day 2 at The Oval after a heated verbal exchange between Krishna and Root.
• Krishna told ESPNcricinfo he said, "you're looking in great shape," which he believes Root misinterpreted.
• After the match, Krishna spoke with Root, who said he thought he was abused and was trying to pump himself up.
• Krishna framed the incident as competitive banter and noted their off-field familiarity as former Rajasthan Royals teammates.
• India won the Oval Test by six runs to square the series 2-2, with Krishna finishing the England series on 14 wickets.