Watch: ‘Confused’ Harry Brook Left Hanging as Indian Players Refuse to Shake Hands Even After Ravindra Jadeja’s Century

Afterwards, a visibly bewildered Stokes attempted to demotivate the Indian duo by sledging them. This included the England captain mocking Jadeja, asserting that he should have batted well earlier rather than aiming to complete a personal milestone against part-time bowlers at the very end of the game. While the Indian players remained unfazed, Stokes handed the ball over to Harry Brook.

It was already looking as if the home team was in no mood to continue, with Brook even bowling loose deliveries. Soon after, in the 141st over, Jadeja brought up his hundred with a six off Brook’s delivery. As he celebrated, the England vice-captain, appearing confused, extended his hand to Sundar at the other end of the crease, expecting the match to be drawn. However, Sundar ignored Brook’s sheepish gesture and instead walked towards Jadeja to celebrate, turning the situation into a comical moment.

The final day’s play continued until the 143rd over, when Washington Sundar also completed his century with two quick runs, signalling the end of the match. For the 25-year-old Tamil Nadu all-rounder, his first Test hundred for India was achieved amidst the on-field banter.

R. Ashwin Rips Into England Captain Ben Stokes Over ‘Harry Brook’ Jibe at Ravindra Jadeja

Ex-India spinner R. Ashwin, on his YouTube channel ‘Ash Ki Baat’, ripped into England Test captain Ben Stokes for his ‘Harry Brook’ jibe at Ravindra Jadeja, on the final day of the Old Trafford Test. Stokes had was heard mocking Jadeja for batting against Brook, which drew significant criticism.

Ashwin asserted that Stokes himself was responsible for bringing Brook into the attack because he was the one pushing for an early draw. Calling it ‘double standards’ from the English side, Ashwin argued that the players should not have blamed Jadeja for their own frustrations, and emphasized that Jadeja and Washington Sundar had every right to complete their centuries, given their hard work.

You ask, ‘You want to make a hundred against Harry [Brook]?’ He [Ravindra Jadeja] has to make a hundred. Bring any bowler, he won’t object… It was your call to bring Brook, not ours.

R. Ashwin said

Furthermore, the former Indian spinner stated that if he had been in Ben Stokes’ position, he would have wanted the opposition to play out all 15 remaining overs. He also added that Stokes should have given the ball to Brook earlier if he truly wanted to have the right to taunt Jadeja at the end.