India, July 29 -- Ben Stokes and Co. faced backlash from former England cricketer Mark Ramprakash for their antics during the Manchester Test against India. On the final day, India battled with grit to save the match, as Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar held their ground with unwavering focus, both nearing well-deserved centuries. When Stokes suggested ending the game in a draw, Jadeja refused, opting to play on. The decision visibly rattled the English side, who resorted to sledging, while their bowlers showed little intensity, seemingly conserving energy rather than pushing for a result.

Stokes, who was miffed with the Indian batters' response said, "Jaddu, do you want to get a Test 100 against Brook & Duckett?" Jadeja responded a...