Gautam Gambhir defended India's performance after a drawn Test match against England at Old Trafford. Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar batted resiliently, reaching centuries as India negated England's chances of victory. Ben Stokes, the England captain, acknowledged their impressive play and aimed to preserve his bowlers for future matches once a draw seemed inevitable. Stokes considered the satisfaction of scoring higher runs but emphasized the importance of the innings in saving the team from potential defeat. Gambhir remarked that players deserving hundreds should not walk off the pitch early when close to milestones.
Gautam Gambhir defended his players, stating that if someone is batting on 90 and the other on 85, they deserve to reach a hundred.
Ben Stokes acknowledged the efforts of Jadeja and Sundar, indicating that their feats were crucial in avoiding a series defeat.
Despite the draw, Stokes believed in maintaining the health of frontline bowlers while acknowledging the outstanding contributions from Indian players.
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