Captain Shubman Gill: Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh believes the Manchester Test draw stood out for him as the defining moment of India’s recent Test tour of England, which ended in a 2-2 draw.
On a flat pitch at Old Trafford, India batted out the last five sessions to take the fourth Test against England to a draw. Captain Shubman Gill led the way with a composed 103 while KL Rahul hit 90 off 230 balls.
Spin-bowling all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar also reached their respective centuries while sharing a stand of 203 runs for the fifth wicket on the final day’s play, as India reached 425/4. The duo also ignored England’s offer to shake hands on a draw when both batters were in the 80s.
“The moment in the tournament was when India drew the Test series (game in Manchester). I’ve never seen, in a very long time, Washington and Jadeja, get hundreds and drew a Test match, and that speaks volumes,” Yuvraj said in a video posted on ICC’s Instagram account on Thursday.
India went on to level the five-match series at 2-2 with a thrilling six-run win at The Oval, but Yuvraj felt the drawn match at Old Trafford was pivotal in shaping the visitors’ confidence. “I certainly feel it’s a win for us. Although it’s a drawn series because it’s a young team and it’s not easy to go and play well in England and prove yourself.”
Article Source: IANS