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Ben Stokes, Ravindra Jadeja handshake row

Ben Stokes, Ravindra Jadeja handshake row

Deccan Herald28-07-2025
India after 1 over - 0/2.
India after 143 over - 425/4.
- One of the greatest ever batting efforts by India on Day 4 & 5 pitch. 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/75DYUfyY55
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The game was done, but the drama wasn't 🤯 #SonySportsNetwork #GroundTumharaJeetHamari #ENGvIND #NayaIndia #DhaakadIndia #TeamIndia #ExtraaaInnings pic.twitter.com/zErsvC4XkA
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