Team India pulled off a sensational draw within the fourth Check between England and India at Previous Trafford, however final-day drama sparked widespread dialogue throughout the cricketing fraternity. Indian batter Ravindra Jadeja notably denied a handshake provided by England Captain Ben Stokes, which was supposed to mark the top of the match. On the time, each Indian batters had been nearing their centuries, including additional intrigue to the second.
Dale Steyn backs Ben Stokes’ choice to supply early draw
South African legend Dale Steyn just lately shared his views in help of Stokes’ motion on Day 5 of the fourth Check. Replying to a tweet by fellow Proteas spinner Tabraiz Shamsi, who stated India had each proper to reject the draw provide, secured well-earned centuries, and completed the match on their very own phrases, in distinction Steyn wrote “Shamo this onion has many layers to it, and each will make somebody cry. The one concern I see right here is the one factor folks aren’t realizing, the batters weren’t taking part in for 100s, they had been batting for a DRAW. That was the purpose. Draw the sport. As soon as that was completed, and a consequence was out of the query a handshake was provided, that’s the gentlemanly factor to do proper? It’s not then the time to understand they protected and now say no we’d favor some free milestones,”
Shamo this onion has many layers to it, and each will make somebody cry. The one concern I see right here is the one factor folks aren’t realizing, the batters weren’t taking part in for 100s, they had been batting for a DRAW. That was the purpose. Draw the sport. As soon as that was completed, and a…
— Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) July 28, 2025
Nicely I don’t assume anyone particular person calls the photographs for the way lengthy somebody can bat, it’s simply the rule that groups can shake with a hour left.
The sport was Eng going for a win, India going for a draw, time says it’s pointless to play on, neither TEAM will win/lose so handshakes…— Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) July 28, 2025
Nicely I am going to solely be on 90 if I bat in a ps sport… even when im on 9 not out nobody is pulling me off as a result of in my head im so near my 50 🤣🤣
— Tabraiz Shamsi (@shamsi90) July 28, 2025
Steyn additionally careworn on group objectives over private milestones
Steyn additional wrote that no particular person dictates batting period, noting groups can agree to attract early. He defined the match had reached a transparent stalemate, England pushing for a win, India securing a draw, justifying the handshake. Steyn careworn group objectives over private milestones however joked that if he and Shamsi had been on 90, they’d refuse to go away. Steyn, one of the crucial cherished international cricketers in India, confronted backlash on social media after supporting Stokes’ early draw provide. Followers accused Steyn of hypocrisy, stating a perceived double normal. Many expressed disappointment, saying his feedback clashed with the spirit he as soon as embodied on the sector.
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Right here’s how followers reacted:
Dale Steyn speaking crap a handsake is just not gents its a stupidity what stokes did as a batter if you’re round 80 runs and simply 20 runs away no fool will give handsake and miss his hundred @DaleSteyn62
— Suraj Raheja (@_CricketFreak_) July 29, 2025
Think about a state of affairs the place Dale Steyn Has received 9 wickets in an innings and the opposition is main by 100 runs and its the final hour of play.
Would Dale Steyn need his captain to handshake?
— VishVijay (@vishvijay) July 29, 2025
Didn’t count on one thing as lame as this from a legend like Dale Steyn! 🥲#INDvsENG #Jadeja #WashingtonSundar #Stokes https://t.co/d5bJgrzct5
— Dr Yash Kashikar (@yash_kashikar) July 29, 2025
Indian batters ought to have performed the remaining 1 hour additionally simply to show, to Dale Steyn, that milestones do not matter.
— Vipul Shah (@vips1031) July 29, 2025
Somebody take away Web from Dale steyn 😤
— VibeySeagull (@Vibeyseagull) July 29, 2025
when 🇿🇦 wins, batting for private milestones is a tremendous achievement. When Indians grind it out below stress and attain milestones, out of the blue it’s odd & not gentlemanly? Dale Steyn’s cricket ethics change relying on the flag. The onion isn’t layered, it’s rotten. 🖕 https://t.co/gTQWjECyXy pic.twitter.com/DF3U0vvKw7
— Cricket for her (@coverdrivetoher) July 29, 2025
How straightforward is it to focus on #TeamIndia?
All you must do is justify each incorrect executed by England.
What a fall for a legend like Dale.
Think about had it been reversed? I can guess 1000% similar Mr. Dale Steyn can be defending English for desirous to bat for 💯.
Actually unhappy to learn this https://t.co/6lFJaWFxpH
— Trivedi (@Tri_man79) July 29, 2025
Dale Steyn simply ruined all respect he had earned with this rubbish tweet. free milestones?? Are you delusional or simply being an english boot licker? India ought to have truly made them bowl all 15 overs…whining would not make you proper! What an idiotic take from you. Poor
— Sal (@SW1313) July 29, 2025
Dale steyn as a participant >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Dale Steyn on twitter. https://t.co/Gjl7J1MXT1
— Shubh Gupta (@ShubhGupta_SG16) July 28, 2025
Free milestones? It is like saying that 130 wickets of tailenders taken by the nice dale steyn are free wickets and he did not toil arduous whereas prime order and center order batters had been batting https://t.co/vvs6ddtB1r
— thatsportsguy (@mayurkadam65) July 28, 2025
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