'Karun Nair Will Be Picked Again': Ex-Selector's Bold Prediction For Manchester Test
Former selector Paranjpe believes that this young team can't be written off. Speaking to PTI, Paranjape said the team has already moved on from stalwarts like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, and the young brigade is more than capable of staging a comeback in Manchester.
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Indian Express
10 minutes ago
- Indian Express
‘That was Ben Stokes behaving like a spoiled kid': Sanjay Manjrekar on last hour drama in Manchester Test
With the Shubman Gill-led Indian team eking out a draw against hosts England on the final day of the Manchester Test, as Gill, Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar hit centuries, the fourth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar series saw plenty of drama. With one hour remaining, England skipper Ben Stokes approached Jadeja and Sundar, offering a handshake to signify a draw. However, the two Indian batsmen refused, forcing the match into the mandatory last 15 overs. This led to a verbal spat between Stokes and his teammates targeting Jadeja and Sundar, but both Indian batsmen would complete their centuries before agreeing to the draw five overs later. Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar termed England captain Ben Stokes a 'spoiled kid' over the incident, believing the England captain could have 'handled things better.' 'Okay fine, he's unhappy that the players haven't walked off, he'll have to manage his overs carefully with the main bowlers already exhausted from bowling long spells the whole day. But throwing lollipops in the air and showing a bit of grumpiness out there, that was Ben Stokes behaving like a spoiled kid. I can understand him being surprised that India wanted to continue… but everything won't go as per your wishes, he should've handled that better. It was Ben, the hero, the champion that I admire, on that occasion behaving like a spoiled kid,' Manjrekar said during the post-match show on JioHotstar. Jadeja and Sundar stitched together an unbeaten 203-run partnership for the fifth wicket, keeping India's hopes alive in the series, with England leading 2-1 with one Test remaining. It was Jadeja's fifth Test hundred, while Sundar scored his maiden Test century with a knock of 101 runs on Sunday. Former England cricketer Jonathan Trott believes that if England were in the same situation as the Indian batsmen, they would have walked off after being offered the draw at the start of the last hour. 'Common practice in England, and Ben Stokes' mentality is that there are no personal milestones. If you're offered to end the game earlier, it's taken. In his (Stokes') mind, the game's done. I don't think England would have had personal milestones on their mind—that's just my view. Maybe if somebody was close to a maiden century, it would have been a bit different. You could tell by Ben Stokes' reaction that if they were in the same position, they probably would've shaken the Indian captain's hand if offered—if Shubman Gill had approached the English batsmen in the same scenario, they would've walked off. That's what Test cricket's about. It's played hard, it's played fair, but there's also a code and an ethos that the game is played with equal respect for each other,' Trott told JioHotstar. Stokes defended his offer, stating it was a decision made to protect his frontline bowlers. 'We were willing to take it as far as we possibly could and throw everything at them, but it got to that point where there was only one result left on the table. I wasn't going to risk any of my frontline bowlers in a situation like that, especially with a quick turnaround,' Stokes told the BBC.
Time of India
23 minutes ago
- Time of India
IND vs ENG: 'Let's do it for the country' — Rishabh Pant's stirring rallying cry to teammates
Even though won't be on the field at The Oval, his words and actions will continue to lift Team India for the crucial match. The injured wicketkeeper-batter, who played a crucial hand in India's gritty fourth Test draw at Old Trafford, has been ruled out for the series finale. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now But speaking in a video released by the BCCI, Pant offered a powerful message to his teammates. "Just a gesture from my side. Whatever it takes to make our team win or put the team forward, instead of thinking about personal goals," Pant said, referring to his decision to return and bat with a fracture on his foot during the third Test. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Pant had taken a painful blow to his right leg off a Chris Woakes delivery and had to be taken off the field in a mobile ambulance. Despite swelling and what was later confirmed to be a fracture, he returned to bat the next day, scoring a fighting half-century and receiving a standing ovation from the crowd at Old Trafford. After the fourth Test draw, he was seen throwing his gloves into the stands and embracing skipper Shubman Gill in a heartwarming moment. India stay alive, England frustrated after draw; handshake drama at Old Trafford and more Pant's courage and commitment earned high praise in the dressing room as well. Head coach , not known for singling out players, made an exception. "You've not only inspired this dressing room, but you've inspired the next generation… the country will always be proud of you," Gambhir said, addressing Pant in a video shared by the BCCI. Poll How do you feel about Rishabh Pant's decision to bat despite his injury? Incredible courage Unnecessary risk Furthermore, Washington Sundar, who himself put on a show with Ravindra Jadeja as he scored an unbeaten 101, singled out Pant for his brave act. Arguing that it would have been difficult for him to just walk around with the state he was in, to come out and bat for his side made it much more commendable. Sundar called him the "son of our country." As India prepare for the series-deciding fifth Test at The Oval starting July 31, spirits will be high and stakes greater than ever.
News18
33 minutes ago
- News18
Why Jadeja-Sundar Did Not Shake Stokes' Hand: Shubman Gill Explains The Silent Rejection
Last Updated: Shubman Gill singled out Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar, who remained unbeaten till the end, as key figures in the match. Shubman Gill wasn't in the mood to settle early. After India pulled off a dramatic draw in the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford, the Indian captain made it clear that it wasn't just a salvaged match but, a statement. Trailing by 311 runs and reduced to 0 for 2 in the second innings, India looked buried. But what followed was a marathon display of discipline and defiance. The team batted through five sessions on the final two days, ending at 425 for 4 and dragging the match away from England's grip. 'It was tough. We were under pressure for a few days, but the way the team responded… I'm proud," Gill said at stumps. The pitch was still doing things on Day 5. But we wanted to bat as long as we could. That's what we discussed, and that's what we did, he added. Gill singled out Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar, who remained unbeaten till the end, as key figures in the fightback. Both were in the 90s when England captain Ben Stokes made an unusual move – offering a draw mid-session. The duo turned it down. Asked why, Gill smiled. 'They were close to making their century…" he said, adding that the team felt it was important the duo get there that's why they didn't shake hands. The response from Jadeja and Sundar, calmly ignoring Stokes' hand and continuing to bat, became symbolic of India's refusal to fold. This match wasn't a one-off rescue act either. All four Tests in this series have gone to the last session on the final day, and Gill believes the team has grown from it. There's been so much to learn in this series. Every match has pushed us, tested us, he said. For Gill personally, it's been a milestone series. His second-innings hundred at Manchester was his fourth of the tour and took his tally past 700 runs, putting him in elite company and drawing comparisons with Don Bradman's overseas consistency. India had posted 358 in the first innings before being flattened by England's massive 669. But the story of the Test wasn't that collapse; it was the comeback. 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.
