Brook's IPL Sledging Targets Reddy at Lord's

Tensions rose during the Lord's Test as England's Harry Brook engaged in sledging directed at Indian batsman Nitish Kumar Reddy, referencing their shared time at Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the IPL.

Brook's comments, heard from the slip cordon, aimed to unsettle Reddy, suggesting the IPL was a different environment and that Reddy's teammate, Ravindra Jadeja, would have to carry the batting burden. He also made derogatory remarks about Reddy's demeanor during their time together at SRH.

Reddy's subsequent dismissal just before lunch, caught behind off Chris Woakes, further intensified the situation. India's hopes of winning the match diminished significantly with the loss of Reddy's wicket.

Brook's actions have been criticized for bringing personal IPL interactions onto the international stage and using them to unsettle an opponent.