Watch: Arshdeep's Viral Bhangra At Old Trafford After Stokes & Co Left Fuming Over Handshake
Arshdeep Singh was spotted doing bhangra as he accompanied his teammates to the dressing room. The video was shared by Punjab Kings on their social media handles.
Team India pulled off an unthinkable at Old Trafford on Sunday, pushing the fourth Test against England towards a series-saving draw. Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar batted out the hosts, scoring their respective hundreds before shaking hands with Ben Stokes and Co.
It was a hard-fought battle, and the result was as significant as a victory. Though India are still trailing 1-2 in the series, they still have a chance to draw levels by winning the final Test match at The Oval in London, which begins on July 31.
The Indian camp was relieved after the draw. The Indian supporters at the Old Trafford stands were equally elated as they didn't have to return home with a broken heart. Matching the vibe, fast bowler Arshdeep Singh was spotted doing bhangra as he accompanied his teammates to the dressing room.
The video was shared by Punjab Kings on their social media handles, garnering endless love from the Indian cricket fans.
Starting their second innings 311 runs in arrears after England racked up a massive first-innings total, Gill, Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar struck excellent hundreds to bail their team from the brink of defeat and remain in contention to level the five-match series.
Speaking on BCCI.TV, the Indian skipper reckoned the belief to stage an epic final day turnaround in the fourth Test against England stemmed from his partnership with KL Rahul and in doing so, they showed why they are a 'great team'.
'To be able to have that same mindset for 140 overs is very difficult, and that is what differentiates a good team from a great team, and I think we showed that today, that is why we are a great team," Gill told the BCCI TV.
'Zero for two and then the partnership between me and KL bhai, I think that's what ignited the belief that yes, we can achieve this task. Extremely, extremely happy. To be able to get a draw from the position that we were in yesterday is extremely satisfying," he added.
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