England offered a premature handshake to end a Test match draw, frustrating Indian batsmen on the verge of centuries. India refused, leading to criticism of England’s sportsmanship from Ashwin, Gavaskar, Haddin, and others. India’s decision to let the batsmen reach their milestones received widespread support.
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India drew the fourth Test against England thanks to centuries from Jadeja, Sundar, and Gill in the second innings. The team battled back from a precarious position after early wickets. England leads the series 2-1, with the final Test at The Oval.
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England edged out India by 22 runs in a dramatic Lord’s Test, taking a 2–1 series lead. Ravindra Jadeja’s fighting 61 wasn’t enough as Ben Stokes and Shoaib Bashir sealed the tense win on Day 5, capping a fiery, hard-fought contest.
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