IND vs ENG: England Trolled Mercilessly After Jadeja Refuses Stokes’ Draw Offer
Ben Stokes slammed online after forcing draw vs India; fans troll England for ego clash with Jadeja and Sundar.
The final hour of Day 5 in the Manchester Test turned dramatic when England skipper Ben Stokes offered a draw to India, only to get rejected, and then ridiculed online.
With India still trailing and the match drifting towards a draw, Stokes walked up to Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar with a handshake offer. But both batters were in their 80s and had no plans to walk away just yet.
Jadeja and Sundar Deny Handshake, England Melts Down
India had started the innings at 0 for 2 and fought back with grit. Shubman Gill and KL Rahul stitched a brilliant 188-run stand. But with both batters gone on the final day, the job was far from done.
Thatβs when Jadeja and Sundar took over. Their unbeaten 203-run partnership not only saved India from defeat but also gave fans a chance to witness two incredible knocks under pressure.
However, things turned awkward when England pushed for a draw with 15 overs still to go. Jadeja refused, wanting to get to his hundred. What followed was pure ego clash.
Ben Stokes reportedly taunted Jadeja, saying his century wouldnβt count if it came against part-timers. Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, and Stokes surrounded Jadeja, trying to pressure him into ending the match.
Jadeja stood firm.
To make a point, Stokes brought on Harry Brook, a part-time bowler, who bowled a soft 58 kmph delivery that was easily dispatched. Both Jadeja and Sundar completed their centuries.
Internet Slams Englandβs Behaviour
The entire episode triggered a wave of trolling online. Fans accused England of trying to bully their way into a draw instead of earning one.
In the end, India walked off unbeaten, and England walked off embarrassed, not by the scoreboard, but by their own attitude.
