Jadeja, England and Washington Sundar
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Washington Sundar scored his maiden Test hundred in a crucial draw for India against England. Guided by coach Gautam Gambhir's advice to 'fight the entire day', Sundar, with Ravindra Jadeja, formed a vital partnership,
The England skipper lauded the Indian duo for pulling off a draw but reiterated that the lack of a century beside their names wouldn't have mattered
They shut out England’s victory push in the Old Trafford Test with the young Sundar making a statement in the draw
All-rounder Washington Sundar celebrated his 100 in style before India settled for a draw in the fourth Test against England at the Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester on Sunday, July 27.
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With the possibility of a win over, England captain Ben Stokes went up to Jadeja to end the contest. The Indian batters, though, wanted the match to carry on for longer.
India’s response was built on resolve, patience and flair – most notably from Gill and KL Rahul, who stitched a 188-run third-wicket stand. Rahul, rock-solid for 230 balls, fell nine short of a century to an unplayable nip-backer from Ben Stokes, but by then had already laid a solid platform.
India all-rounder Washington Sundar brought up his half-century in style on Day 5 of the ongoing Manchester Test on Sunday, July 27.
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