'It Was The Right Decision': Ex-England Skipper Alastair Cook Backs Ravindra Jadeja & Washington Sundar's Decision To Continue Batting; Video

Former England cricketer Alaister Cook has backed Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar's decision to complete the century despite Ben Stokes offer of a draw. Jadeja, completed his century and remained unbeaten on 107 runs, while Washington Sundar followed suit with an unbeaten knock of 101 runs.

Speaking on BBC Sport, Alastair Cook supported the India allrounder's call to push on. He said, “It was the right decision for them to carry on, for the momentum they’re getting from it. When you’re out in the field for 140 overs, you get frustrated."

He added, "It’s a little bit of frustration for England, but I understand why India do it. Five years down the line, you look at the scorecard, you see two brilliant hundreds to save the game plus obviously Gill’s as well so it will be forgotten about Harry Brook's 37-mile-an-hour ball.”

IND vs ENG 4th Test: Ben Stokes 'Handshake' incident with Jadeja and Sundar

Team India batters put on a resiliant effort to pulloff a miraculous draw in Manchester and keepign the series alive. As the final session of Day 5 was nearing it's end. Stokes with 15 overs left offered a handshake to Jadeja asking him to call off the match. However, the left hander alongwith Washington Sundar, was on the cusp of reaching century and decided against calling the match a draw.

While England skipper and other players were left furious, both team India btters reached their respective three figure mark and finally shook hands with England players.

India register an unwanted record against England

Following the draw in Manchester, Team India registered an unwanted record of becoming the first team to not be able to win a single match at a venue after playing 10 matches. This was their 10th Test match at Old Trafford in Manchester and they are yet to register a single win at the venue. They have lost four matches and drew six after playing their first ever Test here back in 1936. Earlier, they were on level terms with Australia, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka in this aspect.