Ravindra Jadeja came in under massive pressure on Day 5 of the third Test at Lord's, with India losing five wickets and still 122 runs short. The confrontation soon escalated, not only with the ball, but with words as well. In the third ball of the 22nd over, Ben Stokes delivered a sharp bouncer which Jadeja left alone. As soon as the ball reached the keeper, the England slip cordon closed in and began sledging him hard. Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, and Joe Root were overheard on the stump mic uttering remarks such as: "He shouldn't even be in this Indian side. How will he play this ball? He is surely not going to play that." Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Backfoot Buzz (@backfootbuzz) They attempted everything to distract Jadeja's concentration and get him feeling the pressure. There was a lot of commotion, but Jadeja didn't respond. He remained calm, remained concentrated, and returned to his crease with his sights on the target. Jadeja has been India's top performer in the series till now, with three half-centuries in five matches. And this act only showcased his mental toughness again. Fiery Battles, Sledges & Send-Offs: ENG vs IND Test Heats Up The drama started late on Day 3 when Shubman Gill had an exchange of words with Zak Crawley, who was seemingly deliberately holding up play to avoid having another over bowled to him before Stumps. Gill's response ignited the spark. That blaze continued on Day 4, when Mohammed Siraj sent Ben Duckett packing and gave him a shoulder bump. Not long after, Nitish Kumar Reddy celebrated Crawley's wicket with intense aggression, further raising the temperature. England retaliated back in India's pursuit. Duckett got his revenge by making fun of Gill, which eventually led to the wicket of Indian captain towards the end of the day. Things came to a boil on Day 5, with Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, and Ben Duckett engaging in several sledging battles with Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Reddy, and the other Indian batters. From abuses on the field to personal insults, both teams were engaged in a battle of nerves. This was not a Test match, it was a battle of words, sentiments, and ego. And with the series still in the balance, the next game at Manchester guarantees more fireworks.