Former South African bowler Dale Steyn supports England's point of view on shaking hands with the Indian team trying to declare the draw almost an hour before the day ends at Manchester. According to Steyn, the primary aim for the Indians was to secure a draw. And once it was acheived, they could have had shaked hands and settled things unless they were playing for personal milestones. There were claims from fans that Steyn just proved himself as a white, while few alleged that he bootlicked the British. Well, Steyn Turned down claims, saying he doesn't give a shit! Steyn licking English boots… — Shivani Kapur (@CricketMaiden88) July 28, 2025 What happened on Day 5? The Day 5 drama of the fourth Test at Manchester, England, captain Ben Stokes, along with his counterparts Ben Duckett, Harry Brook and Zak Crawley, approached India's Ravindra Jadeja to offer him a handshake. Jadeja, with a witty smile, simply passed on the decision-making authority to the Indian dressing room, saying nothing is in his hands. Well, Shubman Gill, the Indian captain, from the dressing room, straightaway gestured to him that he can play as long as he can. This had triggered Stokes a bit. Even Crawley was seen passing cuss remarks to Jadeja's partner, Washington Sundar. After Jadeja completed his century, Brook tried to shake hands. But, having no one paying attention to him, he moved on awkwardly with his palm up. The final handshake was done after Washington got his century. Jadeja went to Stokes, and then Washington shook hands. Draw was the goal: Dale Steyn backs Ben Stokes Speaking about the entire drama, another former Protea, Tabraiz Shamshi, supported India's point- if rejected once, why make a fuss! "Why is there such a big deal being made about the Indians choosing not to accept the offer to end the game in a draw immediately? The offer was made..the offer was rejected n they were fully entitled to make their choice They got their 100s which they worked hard for Game over." Replying to that, Dale came up with a different view. He clearly pointed out that Indians were not playing for milestones. At least that sounds "gentlemanly" to him. "Shamo this onion has many layers to it, and each one will make someone cry. The only issue I see here is the one thing people aren’t realizing, the batters weren’t playing for 100s, they were batting for a DRAW. That was the goal. Draw the game. Once that was accomplished, and a result was out of the question a handshake was offered, that’s the gentlemanly thing to do right?" Shamo this onion has many layers to it, and each one will make someone cry. The only issue I see here is the one thing people aren’t realizing, the batters weren’t playing for 100s, they were batting for a DRAW. That was the goal. Draw the game. Once that was accomplished, and a… — Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) July 28, 2025 Read also: England makes crucial changes in the squad ahead of 5th Test, recalls star all-rounder Get me out: Shamsi questions Englands's failure Well, Shamsi was clear about his view. If England were really desperate to test Jadeja's and Washi's batting, then they could have simply gotten their wickets and not made a scene. Thats true ledge but I just think both sides have a right to make their own decision. Just because the option for the draw was given it doesnt mean the other team has to take itIf you wana call the shots about how long I can bat ...get me out!Atleast thats how I see it 🙏 — Tabraiz Shamsi (@shamsi90) July 28, 2025 As Ravichandran Ashwin said right after the draw, if there's not a rule set that things have to end before an hour left, and if he was the captain, he would have asked both Jadeja and Washi to bat for the remaining 15 overs of the day too. No milestones, just bat the overs.