Eng vs Ind: Ravichandran Ashwin tears Ben Stokes and Britain with “double standards” and alleged despicable behaviour in the Manchester Test
A new controversy was ignited following the fourth test drawn between With the UK India At Old Trafford, centered around British captains. Ben Stokes’ They try to finish the match early. Veteran Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin He denounced Stokes’ actions, particularly during the Indian batter, gesture calling for an early draw. Rabindra Jadaja and Washington Sundaal It was on the verge of centuries. Ashwin’s passionate comments, streamed on his YouTube channel, revealed what he perceives as “double standards” and a departure from the true spirit of cricket.
Ravichandran Ashwin slams England’s “double standards” and despicable behaviour
Ashwin unleashed strong criticism of England’s actions during the final hours of the Manchester Test, explicitly calling their actions a clear case of “double standards.” Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ashwin didn’t write words, state, “Have you heard the term double standard? What is double standard? You shake hands and say I’m frustrated. He passionately defended the rights of Jadeha and Sundar to pursue over the centuries, highlighting the efforts they placed all day long.
After valiantly hitting against the British horrifying bowling attack, Ashwin challenged the notion that they simply should leave the milestone. “From the morning, he played your shooter, you played your Matthew Hogard, you played Darren Goff, Andrew Flintoff, you played all your bowlers, who you gave, he played them.
Ashwin was particularly furious for Stokes’ sarcastic comments to Jadeja about winning 100 against part-timers. Harry Brookplease directly rebut: “And what was your question?” Do you want to make 100 against Harry Brook? “Brothers bring Steve Hermison.
Ashwin defends players’ milestones and rights to hit
Describing his stance further, Ashwin argued that while the captain could agree to an early draw if the outcome was no longer possible, the underlying motivation for England’s early declarations was questionable. He has identified two reasons for England’s desire to end the match early. “One thing, he didn’t want to get tired of the bowler. Well, he’s fine. Second, I’m frustrated, I’m not happy, you should not be happy either.
Ashwin clearly dismissed it and stated it “It doesn’t fall under any rules.” He then argued that India was within the right to continue batting. He even expressed his personal preferences: “In fact, if I were India, I would have stood up and played an hour. As captain, I would have said, played all 15 overs.”
Ashwin concluded repeatedly with Jadeja and Sundar following hundreds of people and strong supporters. “That statement, you want to get 100 against Harry Brook? Of course he does! These are test runs. He wants to get it, and he deserves it.” His comments highlight the importance of individual achievements when acquired through hard grafting, and highlight important philosophical disparities in how the game approaches.
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