India, July 27 -- India's grit trumped England's domination on a drama-filled final day at Old Trafford, as Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar battled their way to centuries and forced a draw that denied the hosts a series-clinching win. What stood out just as much as the runs was the brief but telling moment of tension when Ben Stokes offered a handshake, and India said no.

With the match headed towards a stalemate and India leading by 75 runs at 386/4 late in the final session, Stokes approached the batters, Jadeja and Sundar, offering to call off play. The Indian duo, both nearing their centuries, politely declined. However, Stokes and the other English players weren't pleased and had a tense exchange with Jadeja, as the England ca...