The controversy took place on the final day of the fourth Test. Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar rejected Stokes’ offer to end the match early and accept a draw. Jadeja (89) and Sundar (80) decided to continue batting. Stokes was frustrated by their decision, which added to the drama in the situation.
Notably, Stokes handed the ball to part-time spinners Harry Brook and Joe Root after India’s refusal. Jadeja and Washington reached their centuries before eventually shaking hands with the England team.
Ben Stokes Breaks Silence on 'Handshake' Controversy in Manchester Test
Ben Stokes, who will miss the final Test due to injury, defended his decision to offer an early handshake. He mentioned that he had no intention of using his frontline bowlers. Stokes urged everyone to move on from the brief incident, adding that the focus should remain on the series.
“As I said at the end of the game: fair enough. I wasn’t going to bowl my bowlers in a situation where we couldn’t win and risk injuries. India and we are both past it. Let’s not focus too much on a 20-minute period in what’s been a great series," he added.
Ben Stokes Opens Up on Pitch Controversy Involving Gautam Gambhir
Ahead of the decider, a controversy took place involving India head coach Gautam Gambhir and Oval pitch curator Lee Fortis. During a pitch inspection, Fortis reportedly asked Gambhir to step away from the surface, leading to a heated exchange between the two.
"I don’t know, I wasn’t here," Stokes on pitch controversy.
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