Analysis: Spicy response to Stokes attempts to end the Test early (Manchester)

The decision by Indian batsman Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar to continue batting at Old Trafford on Day 5 when within reach of significant personal milestones has England’s “Spirit” spinning.

Jadeja and Sundar rejected the offer of a draw from opposition skipper Ben Stokes as the duo put on 203 runs and completed individual centuries.

India’s enthralling fightback to save the 4th Test finished amid spicy scenes in which Indian batters refused match-ending handshakes from English players while pursuing centuries.

England lead the five match series 2-1 leading into the final Test at the Oval.

July 2025.