‘Are they leaving the field …’ Gautam Gambhir flew into the press conference by putting her eyes in her eyes, video
Gautam gambhir press conference: The fourth Test match played between India and England at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester may have ended on the draw, but the events that took place in its last moments made the match even more interesting. After the 138th over of the match, England captain Ben Stokes proposed a draw, as it was decided that the result was no longer possible. But this could not happen.
An England journalist questioned Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir. The answer of which he gave in the eyes of the journalist. Actually, at that time Ravindra Jadeja 89 and Washington Sundar were on 80 runs, and both were very close to their century. In such a situation, both batsmen decided to continue the game. The England players did not like this attitude and saw some warmth on the field.
Gautam Gambhir gave a befitting reply in the press conference
In the press conference after the match, when Team India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir was asked questions about the events in the last moments, he also gave a befitting reply to the English media. Gautam Gambhir said, “If a batsman is on 90 and 85 runs, is he not entitled to a century? Will he leave the field? If the same situation was with an England player and had to score his first Test century, wouldn’t you let him do it?”
In this match, Washington Sundar scored the first century of his Test career, while Ravindra Jadeja scored his fifth Test century, which was his second century in England. Due to Rishabh Pant’s injury, Sundar got a chance to bat at number 5 and took full advantage of it. A 203 -run partnership for the fifth wicket between Sundar and Jadeja brought India back in the match and Team India accepted a draw while in a strong position.
Jadeja and Sunand perform in Manchester Test
In the first innings of the Manchester Test, Ravindra Jadeja was dismissed for 20 runs and Washington Sundar 27. But both of them played an unbeaten century in the second innings. Ravindra Jadeja scored an unbeaten 107 in 185 balls at a strike rate of 57.83. Which included 13 fours and 1 six. At the same time, Washington Sundar scored an unbeaten 101 runs in 206 balls at a strike rate of 49.02. Which included 9 fours and a six.