Ashwin Calls Out England's 'Double Standards' in Test Drama
In a dramatic conclusion to the fourth Test, India opted to let Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar complete their centuries, rebuffing England's offer to end the match early. Ravichandran Ashwin criticized England's sportsmanship, supported by prominent figures in cricket, as India prepared for the final Test.
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In a fiercely contested fourth Test match, India chose to let Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar reach their centuries, defying England's attempt to end the match prematurely. The decision sparked a debate within the cricket fraternity, with many supporting India's stance.
The drama unfolded when England captain Ben Stokes offered a handshake to signal the end of the match, but the Indian batsmen, nearing their personal milestones, refused. Ravichandran Ashwin criticized this move on his YouTube channel, labeling it double standards.
Cricket legends and experts, including Sunil Gavaskar and Alastair Cook, backed India, lauding their resilience. With the series tied, India aims for a decisive victory in the final Test at The Oval.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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