India captain Shubman Gill hit back at The Oval’s head groundsman Lee Fortis after an altercation on the field during practice ahead of their fifth Test against England.

Indian captain Shubman Gill gave his perspective on the whole pitch inspection fiasco that unfolded at the Oval on Tuesday, two days before the beginning of the fifth Test. England have already named their XI,

During the practice session on Tuesday, Fortis reportedly instructed the Indian support staff to maintain a distance of at least 2.5 metres from the main pitch square — a directive that frustrated the Indian camp,