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New Delhi: India captain Shubman Gill praised his team’s character and mental strength after they pulled off a sensational final-day escape to draw the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford.

Trailing by a mammoth 311 runs in first innings, India batted through five sessions with three centurions – Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar – to ensure the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series stays alive heading into the finale at The Oval.

It was Gill himself who set the tone for the rearguard with a gritty 103, forging a 188-run partnership with KL Rahul (90) after India were reduced to 0 for 2. Speaking to BCCI TV after the match, the skipper reflected on the mindset that powered India’s remarkable turnaround.