The Indian Ravindra Jadeja celebrates that he will achieve his century with Washington Sundar during five days of 4. “Grakhi for people and forever grateful to you, God,” Washington Sundar wrote after he recorded his first tests of hundreds – composed, undefeated 101*, which helped India to pull out a dramatic draw against England in Old Trafford. The 25 -year -old versatile silent gratitude came after a loud statement on the pitch where he and Ravindra Jadeja (107) detonated the last phase of 5. Day to save India from what once looked like a certain defeat. At the beginning of their second shift it decreased to 0/2, India needed a miracle. They found it in the form of efforts to bat with rock, while Shaubman Gill (103) and Kl Rahul (90) also play key roles. The last meeting was filled with tension – the frustration of England began to show, especially after Jadeja released six of the Harry stream to reach hundreds. At a curious moment, Brook stepped forward with the offer Handshake and seemingly trying to wrap the game.
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But Sundar, just short from his own milestone, ignored the gesture and continued. The image of Brook’s confused smile and Sundar’s calm focus summarized the psychological edge of India, which took place at the end.
Washington Sundar on X (Screngrab)
This was just the second draw for England in 40 tests under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum, a rare case in their aggressive era of “Bazball”. But it was a well-deserved outcome for India, whose dough was absorbed by huge pressure to ensure that the series would remain alive at 2-1.
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With the possibility of balancing the series, the scene is still ready for a crackling final in the oval. But for the time being, Sundar’s words and his determination persist as the top of the last day.
