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Cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman praised India's batting heroes for their fighting spirit in securing a dramatic draw. KL Rahul and Shubman Gill set the foundation with a crucial partnership before Jadeja and Sundar batted out the final day. The result keeps the series alive heading into the final Test at The Oval. Fans are now eagerly awaiting what promises to be a thrilling series decider.

Key Points: Tendulkar Laxman Praise Rahul Gill Jadeja for India Manchester Draw

  • KL Rahul and Shubman Gill's 188-run partnership rescued India
  • Jadeja and Sundar's unbeaten 203-run stand sealed the draw
  • Gill scored his fourth Test century of the series
  • England still lead the five-match series 2-1
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Fabulous resilience: Tendulkar, Laxman hail Indian batters after gritty draw in Manchester

Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman applaud KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Jadeja, and Sundar for India's gritty draw in Manchester Test vs England.

"Fabulous display of resilience and character by KL, Shubman, Jaddu and Washi to secure a draw in Manchester. - VVS Laxman"

Manchester, July 28

India's hard-fought draw in the fourth Test at Old Trafford has not only kept the series alive but also earned rich praise from some of the biggest names in Indian cricket. Legendary batters Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman took to social media to applaud the grit and character shown by the Indian batting unit in saving the Test match under pressure.

Tendulkar, lauded the efforts of KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar, calling the draw a "fantastic comeback" by Team India, as he posted on his official X account,

"When it comes to India-England, Old Trafford is known for keeping the series alive.Congratulations, Team India, on a fantastic comeback. @klrahul, @ShubmanGill, @imjadeja, and @Sundarwashi5, showed great character and fighting spirit. Good luck for the final Test. Go India!"

https://x.com/sachin_rt/status/1949522751859146967

India were staring down the barrel early in their second innings, having lost both openers without a run on the board but Rahul and Gill rose to the occasion with a massive 188-run partnership that steadied the ship. Rahul narrowly missed out on a century, falling for 90, while Gill carried on to notch his fourth hundred of the series, scoring a composed 103.

In the final two sessions on Day 5, Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar held fort with determination, ensuring there was no further damage. Their unbeaten 203-run stand sealed the draw for India, with Jadeja remaining unbeaten on 107 and Sundar registering his maiden Test ton with 101.

VVS Laxman, too, was all praise for the fighting spirit shown by the quartet, also posted on his official X handle,

"Fabulous display of resilience and character by KL, Shubman, Jaddu and Washi to secure a draw in Manchester. It's indeed a significant achievement considering the challenging situation India faced. Good luck for the last game, Team India."

https://x.com/VVSLaxman281/status/1949518332635517128

The result means England still lead the five-match series 2-1. With one final Test to be played at The Oval from Thursday, the stage is set for an exciting finish.

- ANI

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Ananya R
While I'm happy with the draw, our top order collapse is concerning. We can't always rely on middle order to bail us out. Need to fix this before the final Test!
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Sarah B
As a cricket fan living in Manchester, I must say the Indian fans outnumbered us at Old Trafford! The team gave them plenty to cheer about. That Jadeja-Sundar partnership was Test cricket at its best.
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Vikram M
Washington Sundar proving why he's called 'Professor'! Such calmness for a young player. Remember when people questioned his selection? Now he's scoring Test tons in England! 👏
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Kavya N
When we were 0/2, my heart sank! But what a turnaround! This is why I love Test cricket - so much drama. Now let's win at The Oval and make it 2-2! #BleedBlue
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Michael C
As an England fan, I have to admit that was some gritty batting by India. That partnership between Jadeja and Sundar reminded me of Dravid-Laxman in 2001. Test cricket needs more such fights!
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Priya S
Shubman Gill is proving to be worth every penny of

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