NEW DELHI: The former fast launcher of England Stuart Broad defended Ben Stokes and the Indian strikers Ravi will Ravira Jadeja and Washington Sundar after what happened in the last 15 minutes on the 5th of the fourth test match at the Old Trafford. Jadeja and Washington hit 89 and 80 respectively before the start of the last hour of play when the skipper of England Ben Stokes, aware that a result was out of reach, offered to shake hands.
However, with milestones at the corner of the street, the Indian strikers refused, which did not amusing Stokes, who then introduced Brook into the attack for launching deliberate complete tosses, allowing the two to complete their well -deserved tons.Stuart Broad, speaking about “for the love of cricket”, said: “Jadeja is out of 89, not out of Washington Sundar, never marked a test match, this is not the case.“I think and the drinking break arrives. So what’s going on in the Cricket test match if you arrive at the last hour? Everything that comes from 15 overs. Cricket.
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Ben Stokes should have insisted on a handshake despite the approaching steps?
“For the last hour to come on the draw is 99% the result, but nothing else can really happen, but you have the unique scenario that you have two strikers approaching hundreds and big strokes, he removed his cap and put his hand to shake hands with Jadeja and he went no, I will not shake your hand and where there was a big upheaval either. You know that Stokes is right to remove your cap and offer the handshake.“He is right. His team filled 143 letters. They are knocked out. They are exhausted.“They want to leave the field. There is no results can occur. In addition, Indian strikers are right. I have worked very hard for the past four hours. In fact, I’m going to be a hundred,” he added.
Truly groundbreaking stuff – man removes hat before handshake, world stops spinning. What’s next, he’ll say thank you to the umpire? Hold the front page!
But why should Stokes remove his cap when the Indians didnt show same respect in previous series?? Double standards much? Broad defending this is typical of English cricket trying to claim moral high ground while ignoring their own teams behavior in past tours
Yeah but convenient how media focuses on this cap removal while ignoring all the sledging and aggression that happened throughout the match innit? Classic distraction tactics if you ask me. The real story is being buried under this feel-good narrative
The cap removal gesture actually has roots in 19th century cricket etiquette when players would doff their caps to acknowledge superior play. Modern interpretation includes doing so before handshakes after controversial moments. Interestingly this tradition was nearly lost in 1970s-80s cricket before being revived
Did anyone else picture Stokes dramatically removing his cap in slow motion with wind blowing through his hair like some bollywood movie scene lmao? 😂 Next match he should try removing both his shoes for extra respect points
This is exactly why cricket remains the gentlemans game. Both teams showing respect despite intense competition is beautiful to watch
Absolutely class act from Stokes. This is what cricket is all about – respect and sportsmanship above everything else. Broad’s right to back his captain here, the gesture was spot on and showed real maturity.
Oh please, this is just PR nonsense isnt it? Everyone acting like Stokes invented sportsmanship or something. Players shake hands all the time, why we making such big deal about removing a cap?? Feels like manufactured drama to me honestly
Right so basically Stuart Broad, the same guy who refused to walk when he clearly edged it in 2013, is now lecturing everyone about sportsmanship? The irony is absolutely delicious isnt it
Wow such bravery, removing a cap. Next he’ll be tying his shoelaces with respect too. Truly revolutionary stuff from Stokes here.
For those who dont know the context – removing your cap before a handshake is traditional sign of respect in cricket, especially when acknowledging an opponent’s achievement. Stokes did this after a particularly contentious moment in the match. It’s worth noting that this gesture has historical significance dating back to the gentleman’s game era.