Old Trafford's reputation as a draw specialist solidified as the India-England Test ended in a stalemate, marking the fifth consecutive drawn first-class match at the venue this season. India, after trailing significantly, fought back with centuries from Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar. Ben Stokes and Joe Root achieved individual milestones amidst the drawn Test.
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