Sunday, June 21
Gautam Gambhir lauded India's resilience after drawing the fourth Test against England, emphasizing the squad's strength and dismissing transition talks. He praised Shubman Gill's captaincy and expressed regret over Rishabh Pant's absence due to injury. With all fast bowlers fit, Gambhir highlighted the team's focus on securing a victory at The Oval to level the series.
During the fourth Test between India and England, Ben Stokes's offer to draw the match was declined by Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar, who were both approaching centuries. This unexpected refusal sparked humorous reactions online, with fans creating memes and jokes about Stokes' bewildered response. Jadeja then completed his century, adding to the drama of the match.
Doubts surround captain Ben Stokes' absence from England's bowling attack on Day 4 of the fourth Test against India at Old Trafford, despite his earlier century. Former England batter Jonathan Trott suggests medical advice might be the reason behind Stokes' non-participation, considering his history of injuries and the upcoming Ashes tour.
India pulled off a gritty draw at Old Trafford, with centuries from Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar sealing a remarkable escape. After being 0/2, India lost just two wickets in 143 overs, frustrating England. Shubman Gill’s century, KL Rahul’s resilience, and a determined middle-order kept India alive in the series heading into the finale at The Oval.
India's No.3 batting position remains a concern after Sai Sudharsan's recent struggles, including a golden duck. Aakash Chopra highlights the ongoing search for a stable performer in that crucial spot, despite other batting positions being adequately filled by KL Rahul and Shubman Gill. Previous attempts with Karun Nair also proved unsuccessful, leaving the No.3 problem unresolved.
During the fourth Test at Old Trafford, England captain Ben Stokes offered a handshake to signal a draw, but Indian batters Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar declined, surprising Stokes. Both were approaching centuries, and India, in a dominant position, chose to continue batting. Stokes's reaction showed frustration as the game continued, highlighting India's assertive play and focus on personal milestones.
Ravindra Jadeja's resilient century on Day 5 of the fourth Test against England showcased his invaluable role in the Indian team. His composed innings helped India inch closer to a draw after a tense morning. Jadeja's feat marks him as the first Indian in 23 years to surpass 400 runs in a Test series batting at No.
Despite a resilient fightback from India captain Shubman Gill and veteran batter KL Rahul, former cricketers Michael Vaughan and Dinesh Karthik believe England hold the edge heading into the final day of the fourth Test against India. India ended Day 4 at 174/2, with rain expected to play a significant role.
India captain Shubman Gill's stellar form continued in England as he surpassed Virat Kohli's record for most runs by an Indian batter on a single SENA tour, amassing 697 runs in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. He also became the second-highest run-scoring Indian Test captain in a series, trailing only Sunil Gavaskar.
