Yuvraj Singh Applauds Team India's Remarkable Draw Against England

In a thrilling encounter at Old Trafford, Team India managed to secure a stunning draw against England, thanks to remarkable centuries from Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar. Former cricketer Yuvraj Singh praised the team's resilience and highlighted key performances that kept the series alive. With the score at 1-2, the final Test at The Oval promises to be an exciting conclusion to the series. Read on for a detailed breakdown of the match and player highlights.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 28, 2025, 14:16 IST

India's Resilient Performance at Old Trafford

On July 28, former Indian cricket star Yuvraj Singh praised Team India for their impressive display of resilience, managing to secure a remarkable draw against England at Old Trafford. Despite facing a daunting 311-run deficit from England's first innings, India showcased their batting prowess with three outstanding centuries, keeping the series alive as they head into the final Test at The Oval.

The match saw records broken and tested the patience of both teams, ultimately leaving the English side shaken. Indian captain Shubman Gill, along with all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar, played pivotal roles in overcoming the substantial first-innings lead. The series score currently stands at 1-2, giving India a chance to level it in the upcoming match.

Commendations for Key Players

Yuvraj took to social media to commend Gill for his captaincy, noting that he became the first player to score four centuries in his debut series as captain. He also praised KL Rahul for his significant contributions to the team and expressed admiration for Jadeja and Sundar's patience and determination during their innings.

Additionally, Yuvraj acknowledged English batsman Joe Root for surpassing Ricky Ponting's record with a remarkable 150 runs, making him the second-highest run-scorer in Test history. He highlighted the importance of temperament in saving a Test match, stating, "You don't save a Test like that without serious temperament, especially in a game where nothing comes easy!"

Match Highlights and Key Performances

In the match, England chose to bowl first. India managed to score 358 runs, thanks to half-centuries from Yashasvi Jaiswal (58), Sai Sudharsan (61), and Rishabh Pant (54). England's Ben Stokes was a standout bowler, taking 5 wickets for 72 runs, while Jofra Archer contributed with 3 wickets for 73 runs.

In their second innings, England's opening pair, Zak Crawley (84) and Ben Duckett (94), set a solid foundation with a 166-run partnership. Joe Root's 150 and Stokes' 141 helped England amass a total of 669 runs. Ravindra Jadeja was the pick of the Indian bowlers with 4 wickets for 143 runs.

After a shaky start, with India at 0 for 2, KL Rahul (90) and Shubman Gill (103) steadied the innings with an 188-run partnership. Jadeja (107*) and Sundar (101*) then frustrated the English bowlers, leading India to a total of 425 for 4, resulting in a draw. The series remains alive at 1-2, with the final Test set to commence on July 31.