England's Draw Suggestion and Indian Batsmen's Reaction
On the last day of the match, England captain Ben Stokes proposed a draw. At the time, Indian players Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja were both on the verge of centuries. Even with the offer, India's acting captain Shubman Gill remained calm and assured. He promised his team that they would surpass the century score before the match concluded.
Both the all-rounders had completed their centuries successfully. Thereafter, they departed the field with their heads held high, and the match ended in a draw. Gill sanctioned this decision in his post-match interviews.
Gill Comments on Match Pressure and Team Strategy
Gill described how the team had been under constant pressure in the last couple of days. Nevertheless, he mentioned that the draw brought to him a feeling of relief.
He mentioned that they were apprehensive about how the pitch would be on the fifth day. Due to that, the team decided to play cautiously with every ball and form partnerships gradually.
Praise for Jadeja and Sundar's Performance
Gill also appreciated both Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar for their work. He said that both players were worthy of getting their centuries and felt that they should not have lost the game when they had come so close to achieving the milestone.
He also said that each match in the series took five days, allowing the audience to enjoy a complete experience of Test cricket.
Looking Ahead: Series Goals and Personal Targets
Gill was hopeful of the next match. He announced that the team would try to win the last game and make the series equal.
At a personal level, Gill reiterated his determination to score large scores for the nation in every game.
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