Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has showered praise on Team India for their incredible fightback in the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford. The match, which seemed destined for an English victory, turned into a thrilling draw thanks to some standout performances from India’s lower-middle order.
Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar played unbeaten centuries to deny England a win. India, reeling at 0/2 in their second innings and trailing by 311 runs, staged a heroic comeback. Shubman Gill led the charge with a gritty 103, while KL Rahul contributed a vital 90. But it was Jadeja (107) and Sundar (100) who held firm against England’s bowlers to salvage a draw.
Tendulkar, known for his own heroic performances at Old Trafford, took to social media to applaud the team. “When it comes to India-England, Old Trafford is known for keeping the series alive. Congratulations, Team India, on a fantastic comeback,” he wrote.
He specifically highlighted the efforts of KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Jadeja, and Sundar, commending their fighting spirit. His words carried weight, especially for Gill, who came into the series under immense scrutiny. Critics had questioned his overseas batting averages, but the young captain silenced them with his fourth century in as many games.
Gill has now tied Don Bradman’s record for most centuries by a captain in a Test series. He’s also the first player to hit four hundreds in his debut Test series as skipper. Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan also praised Gill’s resilience on social media, calling it a proper captain’s knock.
With the series now perfectly poised, the final Test at The Oval promises to be a blockbuster. Tendulkar signed off with a motivational message: “Good luck for the final Test. Go India!”
The tension is palpable as both teams gear up for the decisive clash. If India’s fighting spirit at Old Trafford is anything to go by, fans are in for another thrilling encounter.