A drama was developed in the last hour of the fifth test in Manchester when England captain Ben Stokes approached Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar during 139, offering a handshake to settle for a draw. But the Indian hitters, undefeated in 89 and 80, rejected the offer, focused on completing their centuries.

Ben Stokes and the players of England were frustrated when Ravindra Jadaja and Washington Sundar decrease the handshake

The decision caused a clear frustration in the camp of England. After spending more than 130 overs in the field, England’s bowling players were visibly exhausted. With the hope of closing the game early, Ben Stokes walked to the Indian batters with a handshake offer. But with centuries in sight, Ravindra Jadaja and Washington Slándar decided to continue batting, which was a fair decision considering the hard work they had done.

It was especially important for Lasting, who approached his first century in the trial cricket. In response, Stokes gave the ball to the timer from the Harry Brook timer, who launched complete releases and soft deliveries, possibly to allow both batters to complete their hundreds before accepting a tie. Jadeja soon reached his fifth century of proof, and Sundar continued with his maiden one hundred two later.

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Sir Alastair Cook says that Ravindra Jadaja and Washington Slándar won the right to continue hitting

The former captain of England, Sir Alastair Cook, who once played with Ben Stokes, supported India’s decision to continue hitting despite the visible frustration of the England camp. While speaking during the special coverage of the BBC test, Cook explained that Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar had earned the right to continue, since both approached personal milestones after showing great resistance along the entrances.

He acknowledged that England’s reaction was understandable after being in the field for more than 130 overs, but emphasized that the centuries in the test cryket are special and remain with the players for a long time. Cook also praised Shubman Gill for his valuable 103 blow, which gave India the platform to save the game.

“It was the right decision to continue because of the impulse they will get that they will win from it. When you are in the field, you have been out there for 140 overs, they frustrate you. So, there is a little frustration for England, but I understand why India does it,” said Sir Alastair Cook.

Sir Alastair Cook emphasizes the long -term value of personal milestones

Cook pointed out that when people look back in the years of the score card from now on, the three hundreds who helped India will remember avoiding defeat, do not easy to do in the end.

“Five years later, you look on the score card, you see two hundred bright to save the game, in addition to obviously gights.

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