The incident unfolded on the final session of the fourth Test when Stokes tried to persuade Ravindra Jadeja to shake hands and call it a draw, but the Indian all-rounder refused to do so and went on to score his fifth Test century. His batting partner on the crease, Washington Sundar, also completed his maiden Test hundred.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The duo was involved in an unbeaten 203-run stand that brought India back in the game after being reduced to 222\/4 just before lunch in their second innings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reflecting on Stokes' action in the middle, the veteran cricketer lashed out at him and said their rude behaviour is one of the reasons why people hate England.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Well, it lacked class. It was being, in England, we're being a bit pompous as well, so it didn't reflect good on them as well. They're good ambassadors of cricket, but I suppose you can see the reasons why people hate England because of the way they behave. That was a very classless gesture from Ben Stokes (on handshake controversy),\" Panesar told IANS on Tuesday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reflecting on Stokes' action in the middle, the veteran cricketer lashed out at him and said their rude behaviour is one of the reasons why people hate England.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
England currently hold a 2-1 lead in the five-match Test series, but India have a chance to draw level by winning the final Test at The Oval in London, starting Thursday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n