Fourth match of Test series between India and England

The fourth match of the 5 -match Test series was played between India and England in Manchester. During this match, there was a time that the Indian team could lose by an innings, as in the second innings India lost the wickets of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudarshan without scoring any runs. But KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja’s best batting helped India draw a match. Particularly beautiful and Jadeja’s performance was memorable. On the last day of the match, Ben Stokes did something that was criticized by former England captain Alastair Cook.

Ben Stokes’s controversial offering

When the match was in its final moments, Ben Stokes realized that the result of the match could no longer be out. In such a situation, he proposed to draw the batting Ravindra Jadeja. However, Jadeja and Sundar, while batting around 90, turned down the proposal. There was a long debate between Stokes and Jadeja on the subject, but Jadeja continued his batting and completed the century. After this, Sundar also scored a century.

Alastair Cook’s response

Alastair Cook while commenting on the BBC sports said that it was the right decision for Jadeja and Sundar to maintain their rhythm. He said that it is natural to be disappointed when you have played 140 overs. Cook accepted the disappointment of England and said that after five years, the scorecard would be seen on the scorecard.