Washington Sundar Snubs Harry Brook’s Handshake, Celebrates Jadeja’s 100 in Viral Video — Fans React to Icy Moment
Watch the viral moment as Washington Sundar cold shoulders Harry Brook’s handshake and celebrates Ravindra Jadeja’s stunning 100*, sparking fan reactions and debate online
Despite heartbreaks at Headingley and Lord’s that left India staring at a series defeat, the batters delivered a monumental show in Manchester to keep the touring side alive in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Backed into a corner and buried under a mountain of runs that once seemed insurmountable, India batted through five sessions in the second innings to deny England. Yet, their valiant effort was overshadowed by post-match chatter around the no-handshake drama.
A match-reviving third-wicket stand between KL Rahul and Shubman Gill, en route to which the captain scored a gritty century, followed by the defiance from all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar, helped India bounce back from the jaws of defeat to draw the game.
On Sunday evening, at the start of the 139th over, England captain Ben Stokes stepped forward and walked up to Jadeja and Sundar to shake hands for a draw. But Jadeja and Sundar, unbeaten on 89 and 80 respectively, were unmoved as Gill watched from the dressing room. Stokes did not want to put more pressure on his fatigued bowlers and hence had made the offer, but the India batters seemed more interested in getting their much-deserved triple-century mark, thus sparking a heated exchange between the two parties.
A match-reviving third-wicket stand between KL Rahul and Shubman Gill — during which the captain scored a gritty century — followed by resolute knocks from all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar, helped India claw back from the brink of defeat to force a draw.
On Sunday evening, at the start of the 139th over, England captain Ben Stokes walked up to Jadeja and Sundar to offer a handshake. But the duo, unbeaten on 89 and 80 respectively, remained unmoved as Gill watched from the dressing room. Stokes, wary of overburdening his fatigued bowlers, made the gesture to settle for a draw, but the Indian batters seemed more intent on reaching their personal milestones, triggering a heated on-field exchange.
An over later, Jadeja launched a six down the ground to bring up his fifth Test century. Mistaking the moment as the end of India’s resistance, Harry Brook approached Sundar for a handshake. But Sundar brushed it off and joined Jadeja in a wild celebration as the Indian dressing room erupted.
It took India two more overs before Sundar brought up his maiden Test century, after which both sides finally shook hands to seal the draw.
Earlier in the match, India got off to a nightmarish start in the second innings when wickets of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan went in successive balls from Chris Woakes before lunch on Saturday, leaving the tourists at 0-2. But just when England sniffed the opportunity to seal the series in Manchester, Gill and Rahul put on a 188-run stand for the third wicket.
India remained unscathed through the rest of Day 4, and the pair batted deep into Sunday morning. Another burst of successive wickets left England with a glimmer of hope, only to be denied again by Jadeja and Sundar.
The series finale will be played at The Oval, starting July 31. England still lead 2-1.
In a moment that has taken the cricketing world by storm, Washington Sundar’s visible snub of English batter Harry Brook during a match has gone viral. The incident occurred just as Ravindra Jadeja reached his magnificent century, prompting wild celebrations from the Indian camp—but it was Sundar’s cold reaction to Brook’s congratulatory gesture that stole the spotlight and set social media ablaze.
The moment unfolded in the final session of the day when Jadeja, batting in sublime form, struck his way to an unbeaten century (100*), further solidifying his reputation as one of India’s most dependable all-rounders. As the Indian players on the field and in the dressing room erupted in joy, an awkward scene played out at the crease.
As soon as Jadeja raised his bat in celebration, cameras zoomed in on the field to capture reactions from both sides. Harry Brook, ever the sportsperson, walked towards Washington Sundar, extending his hand for a customary handshake—presumably a gesture of sportsmanship and mutual respect. To the surprise of many, Sundar walked right past Brook without acknowledging him, instead heading directly toward Jadeja to congratulate his teammate.
The brief, yet pointed moment of social tension was caught clearly on the broadcast. Fans instantly noticed, and within minutes, the clip began circulating on platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube, racking up millions of views and igniting fierce debates among netizens.
While some cricket fans interpreted Sundar’s action as unintentional—possibly the result of being caught up in the emotion of the moment—others saw it as a deliberate cold shoulder. The hashtag #SundarSnub quickly began trending, with memes, slowed-down replays, and fan theories flooding social media.
“Washington Sundar ignoring Harry Brook’s handshake was ice cold! Bro went straight to Jadeja like Brook didn’t exist. Drama!” – tweeted a fan.
“Relax, folks. In the heat of the moment, emotions run high. It was Jadeja’s 100, not some diplomatic meet,” another user reasoned.
The incident has also sparked debates about the spirit of the game. Some argue that Sundar’s move lacked sportsmanship, especially considering how cricket is often viewed as a gentleman’s game. Others have countered that his focus was rightly on his teammate’s historic milestone.
Ravindra Jadeja’s unbeaten century was a monumental knock, one that anchored India’s innings and demonstrated his continued value across all formats. Washington Sundar, a rising all-rounder, has increasingly found his place in the squad, known for his composure and versatile skills. Harry Brook, England’s promising middle-order batter, has shown grace and flair since his international debut and is known for maintaining a calm demeanor—even in emotionally charged situations.
While no official statements have been made by the players or team management regarding the incident, it’s clear that the moment has struck a chord with fans around the world.
