Team Old Trafford, pulled a notable migration in the fourth Test in Manchester, forced against a difficult fight EnglandFacing pressure in the match and increasing pressure on the last day, India changed the tables with an extraordinary batting performance. Shubman Gill He led the front with a gritty century Ravindra jadeja And Washington beautiful For the fifth wicket, an unbeaten 203-Run stand was kept together. Both Jadeja and Sundar scored the brilliant centuries and provoked England’s hopes of a series-clining victory. His composition and determination ended India at 425/4, which denied any opportunity to force the host to the result.
Ben Stokes under fire for his pre -time gesture
Indian pair near and individual milestones, unable to break the Jadeja-beautiful stand with England, their captain Ben stokes Suggesting the initial end of the match, went to the batsmen with a gesture. However, the Indian pair rejected the proposal, rather than choosing to complete and complete their centuries. Stokes appeared disappointing with the refusal, showing clear signs of movement on the field and the field.
The Act did not sit well with fans or experts, who questioned England’s skipper’s sportsmanship and nature, especially given how prominent England were in the early stages of the match. Critics reported that such gestures reduce the competitive spirit of the game, especially when the opposition shows flexibility.
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Why did Sanjay Manjrekar call Stokes a ‘bad child’?
Experienced commentator and former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar Stokes was not back in its criticism. Speaking on the later match of jiohotstar, Manjrekar made Stokes a label ‘Bad child’Called the inability to handle situations leading to England. Manjrekar further said in detail that when the offer of his early handshake was rejected, Stokes seemed visually angry.
“Finally, what you saw, Ben Stokes was disappointed, was not used for such a result. Very rarely there is a draw under Bazball, and it has come without a climate without any weather – all due to India’s patience. Jadeja and Sundar had worked incredibly hard to reach close to their centuries. Manjrekar said.
According to Manjrekar, Draw revealed frustration against a fearless Indian side of England and highlighted how visitors had dodged England leadership and mentality.
“Ben Stokes said what he has done. But it tells you how disappointed England is, and all this is only in such a way that Indian batting of this new age has said due to such a fight,” Added Manjrekar.
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