IND vs ENG 4th Test: Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar Rake Up Respective Tons, Steer The Match To An Exciting Draw Against England

In an absolute tug of war at the Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester, the Shubman Gill-led Team India sealed a stunning draw against England. All-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar sealed their respective centuries in the fourth test match at Manchester amid England's brewing frustration after the batters had initially declined to shake hands for a draw.

Team India scored 425 runs in their second innings, courtesy of the clinical innings by Captain Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Jadeja and Sundar. A spectacular match-saving effort saved them from embarrassment. However, England Cricket still holds the lead against India when they would lock horns in the fifth and final test match.

India Hold Off England To An Exciting Draw Against England At Old Trafford

Team India showcased a classic effort against England, with skipper Shubman Gill and opener KL Rahul picking up from where they left off. The visitors' batting in the second innings was a feast to the eyes. After the 0/2 dearth, Rahul and Gill picked up pace and forged a key partnership to pull India out of shambles.

Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sunder were pushed ahead in the order, and it paid off well. The Indian all-rounders sealed a key partnership and kept the pressure on the England bowlers. Jadeja went on to secure a ton with a smashing six, and Washington Sundar followed him by securing his maiden test century at Old Trafford.

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In terms of bowling, the Ben Stokes-led England managed to pick up two dismissals, taking out Shubman Gill and KL Rahul. However, a couple of missed chances and dropped catches may have impacted their position in the game, which eventually led to a draw on day five.

Absolute Drama At Old Trafford As India Refuses To Draw Early 

At the 138th over, England captain Ben Stokes approached the Indian batters to shake hands and draw the match. Stokes had understood that there was no chance of them winning the fourth test and had agreed to draw the game. But Team India refused to shake hands, leading to frustrations flaring up on the pitch.

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The reason why the Indian batters refused to shake hands was that Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar were closing in on their respective tons. They intended to secure the three-digit run-mark, leaving the English captain and the team frustrated.

In the end, the fourth test match at Old Trafford ended in a draw, and all eyes would be on the fifth and final test at the Oval in Kennington.