All-rounder Washington Sundar's maiden Test century spurred India to a draw against England at Old Trafford. Following Gautam Gambhir's message to 'fight for the entire day,' Sundar's unbeaten 101, coupled with Ravindra Jadeja's century, forged a 203-run partnership. India, initially struggling, recovered to 425/4, keeping the series alive at 2-1.
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