India's great escape sets up Oval decider

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 this past weekend.

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Trailing by a mammoth 311 runs in the 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. England, meanwhile, have bolstered their squad with fast-bowling all-rounder Jamie Overton as they look to secure a series victory.

It was Gill 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 0/2. Speaking to BCCI TV after the match, the skipper reflected on the mindset that powered India’s remarkable turnaround.

"The partnership between me and KL, that’s what ignited the belief that yes, we can achieve this task, said Gill.