India head coach Gautam Gambhir defends decision to refuse Stokes’ offer

England captain was happy to agree draw earlySundar and Jadeja stayed out to score centuriesGautam Gambhir, India’s head coach, offered a strident defence of his side as Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar – much to England’s annoyance – hit centuries in a bizarre finish to the drawn fourth Test at Old Trafford.After Jadeja and Sundar batted resolutely to rule out an English win, Ben Stokes offered to shake hands with 15 overs remaining on day five. But with both batters approaching three figures – Sundar on 80, Jadeja on 89 – India continued to bat until both reached three figures. Stokes, wishing to rest his frontline bowlers, brought on Harry Brook, who dished up some helpful offerings to the pair of southpaws. He conceded 24 off three overs, the contest concluding with Sundar reaching his maiden Test century. Continue reading...

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