New Delhi: Raviundi Jadeja, Washington Sundar and Shubman Gill hit brilliant centuries when India was fighting on Sunday for a draw in the fourth test. From their second round 311, India challenged the ratings on a fifth day field, thanks to Gill (103), Kl Rahul (90), Jadeja (107 *) and Washington (101 *), who were all standing with the bat.The series now located at 2-1 in favor of England, the fifth and last test will be played at the oval in London from July 31.
While India’s shot screen has taken the spotlight, the match has not failed the drama, especially the series of “handshakes” incidents that aroused the controversy on the last day.The handshake and the refusalDuring the last hour of play, the English skipper Ben Stokes offered a handshake, effectively suggesting that the match is called a draw.Indian strikers ravished Jadeja (out of 89) and Washington Sundar (out of 80) refused the offer.The refusal has frustrated Stokes and several players from England.
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England’s reactionStokes approached the referee with the suggestion, but Jadeja and Sundar, both close to the centuries, chose to continue to strike.A few moments later, Stump Mince caught a verbal exchange between Harry Brook, Zak Crawley and Jadeja.Crawley and Ben Duckett were seen questioning India’s intention to play.Stokes asked for sarcastically Jadeja: “Do you want to mark a hundred against Harry Brook?”Jadeja replied calmly: “I can’t do anything.”India grows – Jadeja is backDespite the remarks, Jadeja remained composed and continued the striker with a smile.In what seemed to be a protest mark, Stokes gave the ball to Harry Brook.Jadeja replied by Facant Brook for a six to reach her third century of testing.Washington joins the partyWashington Sundar quickly followed, raising his first hundred test.Their centuries have crowned a remarkable return and helped India draw the test.Post-matchDespite the previous tension, Stokes finally shook hands with Jadeja and Sundar after the end of the match by a draw.Gill explainsShubman Gill later revealed that the decision to fight came from Jadeja and Sundar themselves.“They beat brilliantly and were in the 90s. We felt that they deserved their hundreds,” said Gill.He added: “Each match takes place until the last session on the last day. So much learning. Each test teaches you something new.”