Eng vs Ind: Sanjay Manjrekar calls Ben Stokes “a spoiled child” after the Manchester test is finished in a lottery.
Team India He pulled out an astounding escape in the fourth Test at Old Trafford in Manchester, forcing a fierce battle draw England. Faced with pressure to trail in the match and head towards the final day, India turned the table with an exceptional batting performance. Shubman Gill A rough century led from the front Rabindra Jadaja and Washington Sundaal I sewed up the unbeaten 203 run stand for the fifth wicket. Both Jadeja and Sundar have achieved a great century, dulling England’s hopes of victory that will densely pack the series. Their calm and resolve led India to close on 425/4, denying the hosts the chance to force the outcome.
Ben sets fire for his immature painting gestures
Their captains as England fails to break the Jadeja Thunder Stand and the Indian pair approaches individual milestones Ben Stokes He walked to the batter with a gesture that suggested an early stage in the match. However, the Indian duo declined the offer and instead chose to continue and complete it for centuries. Stokes was visibly annoyed by his rejection, shook his head, showing clear signs of upset on the field.
The law didn’t work with fans and experts who questioned the sportsmanship and temperament of England skippers, especially given how dominated England was in the early stages of the match. Critics pointed out that such gestures undermine the game’s competitive spirit, especially when the opposition parties are showing resilience.
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Why did Sanjay Manjrekar call Stokes “a spoiled child”?
Veteran commentator and former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar He did not refrain from criticizing him of Stokes. Speaking about Jiohotstar after the match, Manjrekar labeled Stokes as a “A spoiled child”calling for the inability to handle situations that have not followed the UK path. Manjrekar further stated that Stokes seemed visibly irritated when his early offer to shake hands was rejected.
“In the end, what you saw was that Ben Stokes was frustrated and not used to such outcomes. There was no draw under Bezball. And this came without interruption to the weather. Kids, “ Manjrekar said.
According to Manjrekar, the draw revealed England’s dissatisfaction with the fearless Indian side, highlighting how visitors rattle England’s leadership and thinking.
“Ben Stokes will cut off what he did. But it tells exactly how frustrating England is. All this is just for the battle set up by Indian batting in this new era.” Manjrekar has been added.
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