India trailed by 311 runs when they began their second innings at Old Trafford. With more than five sessions left in the Test, all seemed lost when they were reduced to 0-2 within five balls. However, KL Rahul 90 and Shubman Gill 103 batted for nearly 70 overs to bring India back into the Test.
India were 222-4 just before lunch on the final day when Jadeja joined Sundar, who had been promoted to No.5 in the aftermath of Rishabh Pants injury in the first innings. Sundar and Jadeja took India past the 311-run mark before tea. By the time the final hour began, India were 386-4 with Sundar on 80 and Jadeja on 89.
At this point, England captain Stokes offered the Indians a draw, which he was entitled to as per the Laws. Jadeja and Sundar declined the offer, which they were entitled to under the Laws. This triggered a verbal response from Stokes and some of his teammates, but Jadeja 89 at that point and Sundar 80 stayed put.
Stokes immediately asked Harry Brook to bowl along with Joe Root. Against Brooks very ordinary bowling deliberate or otherwise Jadeja raced to his hundred, while Sundar followed suit soon afterwards. The batters walked off after that.
The entire course of events triggered responses from the cricket fraternity. Some criticised Stokes for his reaction, while some others defended him. Two days after the incident, Steyn weighed in with his opinion.