India's Resilient Draw at Old Trafford Earns Praise from Cricket Legends
A Hard-Fought Draw in Manchester
Manchester [UK], July 28: India's determined effort to secure a draw in the fourth Test at Old Trafford has not only kept their hopes alive in the series but has also garnered admiration from prominent figures in Indian cricket. Iconic players Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman took to social media to commend the Indian batting lineup for their resilience in salvaging the match under pressure.
Tendulkar praised the performances of KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar, describing the draw as a "fantastic comeback" for Team India. He shared his thoughts on his official X account, stating,
"Old Trafford is known for keeping the India-England series alive. Congratulations to Team India on a remarkable comeback. @klrahul, @ShubmanGill, @imjadeja, and @Sundarwashi5 displayed exceptional character and fighting spirit. Best of luck for the final Test. Go India!"
Old Trafford is known for keeping the India-England series alive. Congratulations to Team India on a remarkable comeback. @klrahul, @ShubmanGill, @imjadeja, and @Sundarwashi5 displayed exceptional character and fighting spirit. Good luck for the final Test. Go India!… pic.twitter.com/TLVuhqK86U
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 27, 2025
India faced a challenging start in their second innings, losing both openers without scoring. However, Rahul and Gill stepped up, forming a crucial 188-run partnership that stabilized the innings. Rahul narrowly missed a century, scoring 90, while Gill achieved his fourth century of the series with a solid 103.
In the final two sessions of Day 5, Jadeja and Sundar showcased their determination, ensuring no further setbacks occurred. Their unbeaten partnership of 203 runs secured the draw for India, with Jadeja finishing on 107 and Sundar marking his first Test century with 101.
VVS Laxman also expressed his admiration for the team's fighting spirit, sharing on his official X account,
"A fabulous display of resilience and character by KL, Shubman, Jaddu, and Washi to secure a draw in Manchester. This is a significant achievement given the tough circumstances India faced. Best of luck for the last game, Team India."
A fabulous display of resilience and character by KL, Shubman, Jaddu, and Washi to secure a draw in Manchester. This is a significant achievement given the tough circumstances India faced. Best of luck for the last game Team India. #ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/p5pH8Na4ib
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) July 27, 2025
As a result of this match, England continues to lead the five-match series 2-1. The final Test is set to take place at The Oval starting Thursday, promising an exciting conclusion to the series.