Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:36am on 30 Jul 2025,Wednesday Sports
In the dramatic final session of the fourth Test at Old Trafford, former England captain Alastair Cook defended India’s decision to play on despite Ben Stokes’ offer for a pre-agreed draw. Cook emphasized that Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar’s near centuries deserved to be honored, and would be remembered more than Harry Brook’s 37 kmph “joke deliveries.” Critics accused India of chasing personal milestones, but Cook argued it was England's tactic that disrespected the game. The Test ended in a draw, keeping the five-match series alive at 2-1 ahead of the Oval decider.
