India's remarkable draw at Old Trafford against England not only kept the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy hopes alive but also slightly bolstered their position in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 standings. Centuries from Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar helped India salvage a draw after conceding a massive first-innings lead.
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