Something unexpected happened during the India vs England Test match yesterday. Ravindra Jadeja’s angry outburst at Washington Sundar surprised fans. Everyone could see how angry Jadeja looked on the cricket field.
This drama unfolded on Day 4 at Old Trafford in Manchester. Jadeja was getting ready to bowl when something bothered him. He turned toward Sundar and had some heated words with him.
Cricket fans watching on TV noticed the tension immediately. Social media started buzzing about what happened between these two players. Nobody expected to see Indian teammates arguing like this during such an important match.
What Made Jadeja So Mad?
Ravindra Jadeja’s angry outburst at Washington Sundar comes when Washi was warming up near the boundary line. Sundar was standing close by when the incident happened. The cameras caught Jadeja’s animated reaction toward his younger teammate.
Many people think the pressure of the match got to Jadeja. England had scored a massive 669 runs in their first innings. Joe Root smashed 150 runs while Ben Stokes made 141 runs.
How Both Players Performed Despite the Drama
Washington Sundar had to field for 68 long overs without bowling initially. That’s really tiring for any cricket player to handle. When he finally got his chance, Sundar took two wickets for 107 runs.
The young all-rounder didn’t let the drama get to him at all. When things got tough, Sundar stayed cool and did his job. Sundar kept his focus and helped the team when needed most. Sundar took two important wickets for India.
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Jadeja also bounced back well despite his earlier frustration. He finished with decent bowling figures with four wickets, considering how well England batted. Both players proved they’re true professionals who can handle pressure situations.
India Fights Back with Strong Partnership
India’s batting gave fans some hope after England’s huge total. Shubman Gill and KL Rahul formed a brilliant partnership together. They scored 174 runs not out on that difficult day.
Rahul remained unbeaten on 87 runs while Gill contributed 78 valuable runs. These two guys just refused to give up their wickets. It was exactly what India needed after such a disappointing bowling display.
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India still has work to do, but this partnership gives them hope. If more batsmen can chip in like this, they might just escape trouble.
