Archive · 29 Jul 2025
India Draws Test Against England Amidst Handshake Controversy
In a recent cricket match between India and England, India managed to draw after a strong batting performance.
Key players like Gill, Rahul, Jadeja, and Sundar played crucial roles.
Late in the game, England offered to end the match with a handshake, but India chose to continue batting to reach personal milestones.
This decision caused some debate, with some, like Dale Steyn, criticizing India's choice, while others supported it.
India drew the 4th Test against England at Old Trafford.
Shubman Gill and KL Rahul built a strong partnership.
Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar also scored centuries.
England offered a handshake to end the game, which India declined.
Dale Steyn criticized the Indian players for pursuing milestones.
- Who
- India and England cricket teams; Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Ben Stokes, Dale Steyn.
- What
- India drew the 4th Test after England's handshake offer was declined.
- When
- During the 4th Test match.
- Where
- Old Trafford, England.
- Why
- India wanted to score runs and reach milestones.
England Supporters
Indian Supporters
Acceptance of Handshake
England Supporters
India should have accepted the handshake.
Indian Supporters
India was right to pursue their milestones.
- Teams Involved
- India vs England
- Match Outcome
- Draw
- Key Players
- Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Ben Stokes
- Location
- Old Trafford, England
Sources
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Cricket Fraternity Backs India's Call to Refuse Stokes Early Draw Offer
How Handshake Became A Meme After Ben Stokes and England's Antics: The Internet Saga
Dale Steyn slams Washington Sundar - Ravindra Jadeja for chasing ‘free milestones’, backs Ben Stokes in handshake row