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.”
Jadeja the all-rounder strikes again! This man is literally a national treasure. Every single time India in trouble he steps up weather its with bat or ball. And bringing up Sundar with him shows great mentorship. We are so lucky to have players like this represent our country. That partnership will be remembered for long time!
Oh wow, a handshake! Alert the press! Wait… they already did. Next headline: “Breaking News – Indian players breath oxygen during match”
Am I the only one who thinks this is completly overblown?? Its just two players shaking hands after partnership like happens 100 times every test match. Why is this even news worthy? Slow news day or what?
The strategic brilliance here is being overlooked. Both batsmen played within themselfs, rotated strike efficiently, and frusterated the English bowlers mentaly. That handshake wasnt just celebration – it was acknowledgment of a job well done under preasure. Old Trafford witnessed proper test match batting yesterday.
Honestly I dont get the hype around this handshake thing. Media making big deal out of nothing as usual. They shaked hands, so what? Happens every match.
For those who missed it – the handshake came after Jadeja scored his 3rd test fifty and Sundar supported him brilliantly from other end. They added crucial 89 runs partnership in final hour which basically saved India from follow-on situation. The mutual respect shown after was genuinly touching moment.
LOL the “chronology” part killed me. Are we doing chronology of handshakes now? “3:47pm – Jadeja extends hand. 3:47:02pm – Sundar reciprocates. 3:47:05pm – Contact made. 3:47:07pm – Hands separate.” Journalism at its finest folks! 😂
People saying this was great but honestly Jadeja should of played more agressive. We needed quick runs not defensive batting. Washington was okay but both could done better if im being honest here.
What an absolutly brillient match this was! Jadeja and Sundar showing real class in that final session. Those two batsman really know how to grind it out when team needs them most. This is what test cricket is all about!
Sundar batting at no 8 is criminal waste of talent. Guy has proper technique.
This hole article about handshake and nobody talking about how England bowlers completely lost there line in last hour? Anderson was spraying it everywhere lol. Maybe they got tired of watching the handshake practice session!