Finally, Washington Sundar broke silence, the whole thing about the ‘handshake controversy’ in Manchester
Five matches ended between India and England recently Test seriesDuring, there was a very sharp debate between the players of both teams. During the series, one of the several hot moments came to the end of the fourth Test at Old Trafford, Manchester, when Ben Stokes tried to join hands with Ravindra Jadeja but Jadeja and Washington Sundar refused to join hands with Ben Stokes & Company and did not agree to draw their centuries.
Now Sundar has broken the silence on that whole incident. Sundar said during a conversation with Wisden, “I mean, this happens in every game, right?
However, Sundar also admitted that the incident made the Indian team excited and played an important role in equalizing the series of the visiting team. Shubman Gill-led team won the fifth and final Test match by six runs in the Oval and not only saved themselves from defeat in the series but also equalized the series 2-2.
He further said, “100 percent. If you ask any player, you will get to hear this. Especially in Test cricket, you want a challenge because you expect the same every day. And when the situation becomes difficult, only one thing will help you overcome it and succeed, that is firm in your mind.”
Now after the tour of England, the Indian team will be seen playing in the Asia Cup. Soon the selectors are going to announce the Indian team for the Asia Cup 2025.
