England, Washington Sundar and Test
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Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar rejected England captain Ben Stokes' proposal to end the fourth Test in a draw, despite being close to personal milestones. This decision stirred controversy, drawing sharp criticism from Australian media.
After England posted a towering first-innings total of 669, giving them a lead of 311 runs, India staged a strong fightback led by stellar centuries from Washington Sundar (101*), Ravindra Jadeja (107*),
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Washington Sundars century and late bowling impact spark debate as Shubman Gill faces criticism for not using him for 68 overs in the India vs England 4th Test.
Dale Steyn said that Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja weren't playing for hundreds but to get a draw in Manchester. Once that was accomplished, the 'gentlemanly' thing to do was accept Ben Stokes' handshake.
Washington Sundar's maiden international century, along with Ravindra Jadeja's ton, helped India draw the fourth Test against England, keeping the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy alive. After India was reduced to 0/2,
England captain Ben Stokes went over to both Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar to shake hands and end the match early as the duo were batting in their 80s.
They clapped at Lord’s, India clapped back the next evening at Lord’s. Ben Stokes tried to belittle Jadeja and Sundar’s effort at Old Trafford and was duly shut down, and shortly after the world got to read the transcript of what went down.
Washington Sundar’s father has criticised the BCCI selectors and Indian cricket team management for giving his son a hard deal even as the all-rounder continues to do well for the team whenever given an opportunity.
There's still a lack of clarity on his exact role in the team right now, but he has what it takes to be an elite allrounder