How Handshake Became A Meme After Ben Stokes and England's Antics: The Internet Saga
- India declined England captain Ben Stokes' handshake offer to conclude the fourth Test, aiming for individual centuries from Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar.
- Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar scored 107* and 101*, respectively, leading a 203-run partnership to keep the series alive at 1-2 against England in the fourth Test.
- Former England captain Geoffrey Boycott criticized Stokes' team for their reaction, stating that Jadeja and Sundar deserved their centuries for their hard work.
- Cricket commentators and former players have debated the sportsmanship of both teams, with different perspectives on the handshake refusal and the match's conclusion.
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‘Rohit and Kohli retired, Bumrah can’t play all five Tests...’: Ashwin gives Ben Stokes reality check after Manchester drama
Ravichandran Ashwin gave England a reality check and also slammed Ben Stokes and his team over their reaction during the final day of the fourth Test in Manchester. Stokes tried to walk off after offering a draw while Indian batters Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar were nearing centuries.
Why should India be nice to England? Boycott slams Ben Stokes for Manchester drama
Former England opener Geoffrey Boycott has slammed the Ben Stokes-led England team for their tactics and behaviour on Day 5 of the Manchester Test, questioning the drama that unfolded when Indian batters refused to settle for a draw.
Stuart Broad speaks out on 'absolute filthy' incident in England v India match
Former England cricketer, Stuart Broad, has defended the actions of Indian centurions Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar, claiming they were right to go: “I’m going to go and get 100”. As the final session of the fourth Test between England and India approached an inevitable draw at Old Trafford, England captain Ben Stokes removed his cap and offered a handshake to Jadeja in order to draw the game. But Jadeja and Sundar had other plans, with …
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