Jadeja, Washington Sundar and England
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Washington Sundar, who came to bat at No. 5 for the first time, scored an unbeaten 101 in an unbroken 203-run fifth-wicket stand with Ravindra Jadeja (107 not out). The duo's brilliant stand for the fifth wicket saw India through to complete a draw in Manchester.
After small but crucial contributions at Edgbaston and a four-fer at Lord’s, Washington Sundar brought up his maiden international century in the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford, where he was part of a dramatic rescue act for the visitors.
After missing out on centuries against England twice in the past, most recently in 2021, when he was left stranded at scores of 85* and 96*, Washington Sundar got his moment when it mattered the most.
India batted admirably well on the final day of the fourth Test to draw the game. However, England's reaction after India refused to shake hands in the final over, marred in what was a brilliant game at Old Trafford in Manchester.
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Former India player Aakash Chopra has praised Washington Sundar for scoring a match-saving century in the fourth Test against England.
Former England captain Alastair Cook reckons Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar were well within their rights to not accept Ben Stokes' offer in Manchester.
Washington Sundar's unbeaten century, along with Jadeja's ton, helped India secure a dramatic draw against England at Old Trafford. India, initially s
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India Today on MSNFight for entire day: Washington Sundar on mantra after brave hundred in 4th Test draw
Washington Sundar revealed his mantra while batting on Day 5 when he scored a brave hundred in the Manchester Test. Sundar played a valiant role in securing the draw in the 4th Test.
Washington Sundar outshone Ravindra Jadeja in Manchester, prompting Sanjay Manjrekar to back Kuldeep Yadav’s inclusion for the Oval Test.