Tensions are rising ahead of the fourth test between England and India at Old Trafford. India captain Shubman Gill said Tuesday that England had 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.

England's Liam Dawson has been named in the team to play India in the fourth test of the series at Old Trafford, England's cricket board (ECB) announced on Monday, marking the spinner's first test appearance in eight years.