Fact examine: Did Ben Stokes refuse to shake hands with Ravindra Jadeja? Watch video | Cricket News – Times of India

England captain Ben Stokes speaks with Ravindra Jadeja after the match ends in a draw after day 5 of the 4th Test (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

The dramatic ultimate day of the fourth Test at Old Trafford delivered not only a arduous-fought draw but additionally a collection of fiery moments — from England’s enchantment for a mutual draw, to India’s batters batting on and declining early handshakes, to seen pressure within the ultimate exchanges. After India’s spirited fightback which noticed them recovering from 0/2 with centuries from Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja and an unbeaten 101* from Washington Sundar, feelings ran excessive on either side. While the cricketing effort drew reward, it was a put up-match second involving Ben Stokes that lit up social media. Multiple clips circulated on-line claimed the England captain refused to shake hands with Jadeja and Sundar, supposedly in response to the pair declining an early draw and persevering with to bat by the ultimate session.

England captain Ben Stokes shakes hands with Ravindra Jadeja because the match ends in a draw after day 5 of the 4th Test (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

However, a better look places the hypothesis to relaxation. Video proof posted on X clearly exhibits Stokes providing a handshake to Jadeja after the day’s play. The interplay was transient, virtually fleeting, as Stokes rapidly moved previous the Indian batters, but it surely did occur. So, did Ben Stokes snub a handshake? The reply is not any. The 2-1 collection scoreline in England’s favour stays unchanged after the draw, however the emotional moments from the Old Trafford end are seemingly to spill into the ultimate Test at The Oval. With all to play for and tempers simmering, the decider guarantees extra excessive-stakes drama. The ultimate Test of the 5-match collection will start on July 31.