Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 05:58am on 29 Jul 2025,Tuesday Sports
Former South African pacer Dale Steyn weighed in on the handshake controversy during the final hour of the 4th Test between India and England at Old Trafford. With the match heading toward a draw, England captain Ben Stokes offered a handshake to Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar, who declined while chasing personal centuries. Steyn argued the goal was a draw, not milestones, and called accepting the handshake the “gentlemanly” thing to do. While acknowledging the duo’s right to continue batting, he suggested they should’ve accelerated their scoring. The incident has sparked debate over sportsmanship, personal achievement, and the spirit of cricket.
