India, July 18 -- The third Test between India and England had it all: tension, aggression, and drama, both on and off the field. Five days of tightly contested cricket saw a fitting end with the hosts clinching a dramatic 22-run win at Lord's. One of the major subplots, not just during the Lord's Test but the series overall, however, has been the issue surrounding slow over rates. The third Test, in particular, saw delays in play on multiple occasions due to concerns surrounding the quality of the ball or individual-related breaks.

Former England batter Michael Atherton has also voiced concerns surrounding the "authority" of the umpire coming into question, pointing to an off-camera incident involving India's Ravindra Jadeja as a troubl...