After Sundar’s impressive performance in the Manchester Test, his father Mani Sundar slammed the BCCI and selectors for not giving regular chances to his son while other players keep getting regular chances
The former England captain said that after five years, people will look at these two knocks as a great one which went on to save the Test match.
After the match, while the members of the Indian team were heading towards dressing post-handshake, fast bowler Arshdeep Singh was seen having his moment as he brought up some bhangra steps.
Notably, with 15 overs remaining on the day, Stokes came to shake hands with Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar, offering a draw. However, Jadeja and Sundar, who were nearing their respective hundreds, refused to end the game.
It turned out to be a major blow for India as Rishabh Pant had to leave the field in middle of the innings.
Notably, Farokh and former West Indies captain Clive Lloyd were honoured by the Lancashire County Cricket Club before the start of the play with stands named after them at Old Trafford Cricket Ground.
Team India are seemingly on a toss losing spree!
Shubman Gill had a day to forget as he was dismissed by Ben Stokes in a bizarre manner. Before that, Gill was also booed by the English crowd at Old Trafford while he was coming to bat.
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill gave India a good start as the duo put up an opening partnership of 94 runs.
Rishabh Pant had to walk out of the field after suffering an injury on his leg while facing Chris Woakes during the third session of the day.
While opening the innings for India alongside KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal broke his bat while facing Chris Woakes’ delivery during the first session of day one of Manchester Test.
The 5th Test between India and England will be played at the Old Trafford, Manchester, starting 10th September.