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Hindustan Times
24 minutes ago
- Hindustan Times
Did Ben Stokes snub a handshake with Ravindra Jadeja? Fans call it ‘utterly shameless from the English captain'
Indian cricket fans are voicing their displeasure online after Ben Stokes reportedly refused to shake hands with Ravindra Jadeja at the end of the fourth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in Manchester. Despite the match ending in a draw, the final few minutes were anything but cordial, and the post-match tension has sparked a wave of criticism directed at the England captain, with many questioning the 'spirit of the game.' Ben Stokes and Ravindra Jadeja at the end of the fourth Test in Manchester It all began when Stokes walked up to the on-field umpires—Rod Tucker and Ahsan Raza—and the two Indian batters at the crease, Ravindra and Washington Sundar, proposing to call off the match early. But with both batters on the verge of centuries, India declined, choosing to bat on. That decision appeared to irk Ben, who reportedly asked Ravindra, 'You want to get a hundred against Harry Brook?' He then withdrew his specialist bowlers and handed the ball to part-timers Joe Root and Harry, effectively conceding the draw while showing visible displeasure. Though the teams eventually shook hands, a video clip circulating online allegedly shows Ben skipping Ravindra in the line, fueling the controversy further. Fans have latched onto the moment, accusing the England captain of poor sportsmanship and undermining the very values he often champions. In the aftermath of the match, Ben addressed the incident during the post-match presentation. 'I think all the hard work was done by India; they both played incredibly well,' he said. 'I got to that point where there was obviously only one result, and there was absolutely no chance I was going to risk any of my big fast bowlers through injuries with one more game to go.' While Ben may have intended to protect his players, many Indian supporters saw the actions—and especially the alleged snub—as unsporting. The debate has since reignited questions around what truly defines the "spirit of cricket," especially when tensions run high on the field. However, more footage emerged shortly after the match, offering a clearer view of the handshake drama. While earlier clips fueled speculation that Ben had completely skipped Ravindra, a video shared by England's Barmy Army shows that he did eventually shake hands with both Indian batters, right after the final over.
India.com
an hour ago
- India.com
Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy: Who Will Take Trophy Home If India Win Final Test And Series Ends In Draw? Check Here
IND vs ENG: India pulled off a dramatic escape on Sunday, July 27, as they denied England a series win in the fourth Test at Old Trafford, Manchester. The hosts were firm favourites to seal the inaugural Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, needing just eight Indian wickets with nearly two days to play. However, India's resilience with the bat ensured the match ended in a draw, keeping the series alive at 2-1 in England's favour. Rahul and Gill Lay the Foundation Facing a daunting task, India's survival effort began with KL Rahul and Shubman Gill, who displayed remarkable patience and discipline to bat through the entirety of Day 4. Their stand wore down the English bowling attack and prevented early breakthroughs that could have led to a collapse. Jadeja and Sundar's Match-Saving Partnership On the final day, India were still under pressure, but Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar rose to the occasion. The pair put together an unbroken 203-run partnership that not only frustrated England but also shifted the momentum entirely. Sundar brought up his maiden Test century, while Jadeja remained unbeaten on 107, showcasing grit and maturity. Eventually, with the result inevitable, both teams agreed to shake hands and end the match as a draw—much to India's relief and England's disappointment. Series Heads to The Oval with Everything to Play For With the fourth Test drawn, the five-match series now stands at 2-1 in England's favour. The final Test will be played at The Oval starting Thursday, and India will need to win to level the series. A 2-2 result would be a moral victory for the visitors after being 2-1 down, but the big question remains who would retain the trophy? Who Will Hold the Trophy If Series Is Drawn? According to tradition in most bilateral Test series, if a series ends in a draw, the team that won the previous edition retains the trophy. In this case, while the 2021 Pataudi Trophy ended in a draw, England had beaten India 4-1 in 2018, technically making them the holders. However, the current series marks the inaugural edition of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, replacing the Pataudi Trophy. This raises uncertainty over whether the 2018 result still applies or if a drawn series would mean the trophy is shared. As of now, neither the BCCI nor the ECB has issued an official clarification on the retention rules for the new trophy in the event of a drawn series.
News18
an hour ago
- News18
Shubman Gill Equals Gary Sobers Test Record, Needs 1 Run To...
Last Updated: Shubman Gill has proven his credentials in Test cricket with a memorable show on India's ongoing tour of England. India captain Shubman Gill is in the midst of a breakthrough series of his Test career that has seen him score truckload of runs. In his debut series as India Test captain, Gill has stepped up his game with four centuries from eight innings including a magnificent double ton against England. With a Test still remaining in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, Gill can create several records. The 25-year-old on Sunday, scored a memorable hundred which was pivotal to India securing a hard-fought draw in Manchester after playing catchup for the majority of the match. He scored 103 off 238 and stitched a 188-run partnership with KL Rahul (90) to help the visitors recover from 0/2 after England had taken a huge 311-run lead. Gill thus drew level with the legendary Gary Sobers' 59-year-old record for the most runs scored by a visiting captain during a series in SENA countries. Sobers scored 722 from eight innings of five Tests during West Indies' 1966 tour of England. The legendary allrounder scored three centuries and two fifties on the tour. Gill has so far made 722 runs from eight innings of four Tests and needs 1 run to go past Sobers record. Most runs by a visiting captain in a series in SENA countries Overall, the record for the most runs in a single series by a captain is held by legendary Don Bradman of Australia who racked up 810 runs in 9 innings of a five-Test series against England at home in 1936-37. Gill is joint-third in this list. Gill's Sensational Show Prior to the start of England tour, there questions were raised over Gill's middling record in Test cricket. All five of his Test centuries before leaving for England came at home. The youngster has addressed the criticism with aplomb peeling four centuries with his overall Test average now in the early fourties. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
