The iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground added a flavourful twist to Day 4 of the ongoing India vs England Test by embracing Indian culinary preferences in its matchday menu. Known for its top-tier hospitality and premium in-stadium dining, Lord’s delighted fans and attendees by offering a mix of Indian and international dishes on Sunday.
On offer in the Players’ Dining Room today! 🍴 pic.twitter.com/0X6t91E0V5
— Lord`s Cricket Ground (@HomeOfCricket) July 13, 2025
A photo shared on the venue’s official social media handle showed several subcontinental delicacies, including chicken tikka curry, paneer korma, and daal, served alongside traditional European offerings. It was a thoughtful nod to India’s strong fan presence, making the day not just about cricket but also about comfort food and home-style flavours. The full menu featured a balanced blend of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes:
Day 4 Lunch Menu at Lord’s
- Tomato & Basil Soup (V)
- Chicken & Wild Mushroom Lasagne
- Served with rocket, Parmesan, and a caramelised onion ciabatta slice
- Fillet of Cod
- Served with crispy whitebait, gremolata, asparagus, courgette, and a tartare velout
- Chicken Tikka Curry
- Paneer Korma (V)
- Butternut Squash & Spinach Girolle Risotto (V)
- Served with rocket, Parmesan, and a Parmesan crisp
- Lentil Curry
- Prawns in Marie Rose Sauce
- Basmati Rice & Potatoes
- Mixed Vegetables: Beans, Peas, Sweetcorn & Edamame
- Fruit Salad
- Greek Yoghurt with Summer Berries
While the crowd savoured their meals, India’s seamers served England a spicy spell of their own in the morning session. Returning to the pavilion for lunch, the visitors had already claimed four quick wickets, rattling the English top order and seizing control of the match.
Tensions had been brewing after an intense Day 3, with both sides showing signs of aggression. However, following the break, England managed to steady themselves. Joe Root and Ben Stokes withstood some hostile bowling from the Indian attack, guiding the hosts through a tricky phase and restoring some calm to a day that began with high drama, both on and off the field.
Ind vs Eng 3rd Test: Full squads
India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (w), Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Akash Deep, Dhruv Jurel
England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (w), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Jofra Archer, Sam James Cook, Jamie Overton
