London, July 29 -- India's build-up to the final Test at The Oval took an unexpected turn when head coach Gautam Gambhir was seen involved in a heated exchange with Lee Fortis, the head groundsman at Surrey. The incident, which unfolded during today's optional training session, cast an uneasy shadow over what was expected to be a routine practice ahead of the high-stakes series decider.
Eyewitnesses described Gambhir wagging his finger at Fortis in what appeared to be an animated disagreement.
Reportedly, the dispute stemmed from his objections to India using parts of the main square for warm-ups and drills. Groundsmen are traditionally protective of the square, and with The Oval set to host more domestic matches through early September, F...