Watch: Ravindra Jadeja loses cool at Washington Sundar on the field
Published - 27 Jul 2025, 11:11 AM | Updated - 27 Jul 2025, 11:17 AM
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Team India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was visibly frustrated with Washington Sundar during Day 4 (Saturday, July 26) of the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford in Manchester. Jadeja’s animated reaction and words toward Sundar, who was warming up on the field, quickly drew attention on social media.
After dismissing India for 358 in the first innings, England responded with a dominant batting performance in the fourth Test in Manchester. They posted a massive 669 before being bowled out on Day 4.
Washington Sundar fielded for 68 overs without being handed the ball. However, he made an immediate impact once brought into the attack. Sundar removed Ollie Pope and Harry Brook in quick succession. He finished with two wickets for 107 runs in 28 overs, while Jadeja picked up four wickets.
Watch: Ravindra Jadeja Loses Cool at Washington Sundar During Fourth Test
The incident occurred during England's first innings when Ravindra Jadeja was getting ready to bowl. As he was preparing to begin his over, Washington Sundar was seen warming up nearby.
Ravindra Jadeja appeared irritated and turned toward Sundar to lash out. The veteran all-rounder’s frustration was evident in his body language and words, even though the exact exchange wasn't fully audible. Sundar came on to bowl after Ravindra Jadeja completed his over.
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England Bowled Out for 669 After Centuries from Joe Root and Ben Stokes
England scored 669 in their first innings, taking a 311-run lead over India. Joe Root and captain Ben Stokes struck centuries to keep India on the back foot throughout the innings.
Openers Zak Crawley (84) and Ben Duckett (94) gave England a solid start. Ollie Pope (71) and Joe Root then continued the momentum. Root reached his 38th Test hundred, scoring 150 runs off 248 deliveries with 14 fours. Stokes added 141 runs off 198 balls, including 11 boundaries and 3 sixes.
The Indian bowlers struggled to contain the flow of runs. Ravindra Jadeja was one of four bowlers to concede over 100 runs. Washington Sundar and Jasprit Bumrah chipped in with two wickets each, but England’s dominance with the bat left India trailing by a huge margin.
Shubman Gill and KL Rahul Lead India’s Fightback on Day 4
India’s hopes of saving the match were kept alive by an unbeaten 174-run stand between Shubman Gill and KL Rahul. The duo steadied the innings after a disastrous start, where openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan were both dismissed for ducks in the very first over by Chris Woakes.
With India in deep trouble, Gill and Rahul showed remarkable composure to guide the team to 174/2 at stumps, still trailing England by 137 runs. Rahul scored an unbeaten 87 off 210 balls, including eight boundaries, while Gill added an unbeaten 78 from 167 deliveries, including 10 fours.
Their partnership not only helped India recover from early setbacks but also kept the possibility of a draw alive going into the final day. The stand has drawn comparisons to the iconic 376-run partnership between Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman against Australia in 2001.
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