IND vs ENG 4th Test Day 5: Washington and Jadeja put finishing touches on historic fightback draw — Action in Images

India played out a very important draw in Manchester, batting through Day 5 and frustrating England, who let the match get on their nerves towards end of day.

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Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar played out almost two whole sessions to ensure India didn't face further hiccups and managed to secure the draw, taking the series to the Oval where they will have a shot at levelling honours. (AFP)

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Ben Stokes gave England a rip-roaring start to the day. After not bowling on Day 4, Stokes bowled through pain and discomfort to get one to stay low and hit KL Rahul on the pads, dismissing him LBW. (PTI)

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Indian captain Shubman Gill continued his remarkable series with the bat, bouncing back from a couple of quieter knocks to score a strong century. His fourth of the series, joint most by a captain in one single series in the history of Test cricket. (PTI)

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England's strong morning session would continue as Jofra Archer managed to dismiss Gill right before lunch. It was a loose shot from the Indian captain — and one which sent waves of nerves back through his camp. (AP)

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Jadeja and Sundar outdid Gill and Rahul, putting on a 203-run partnership, much of which came after they totally blunted an exhausted England bowling unit and ensured India had something to show for a dogged effort. (PTI)

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Ravindra Jadeja scored his fifth Test century, bringing it up with a six after batting proactively through the day to take the pressure off his team. Jadeja'a phenomenal series with the bat keeps going. (PTI)

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The most dramatic moment of the day came right at the end, when England captain Ben Stokes offered a draw, only to see it rejected with Jadeja and Sundar both on the verge of centuries. The all-rounders rightly completed their milestones, but against part-time bowlers. (AFP)

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Washington registered his maiden Test match century — a feat a long time coming after two scores in excess of 85 where he remained unbeaten but couldn't get over the hump. First of many, India would hope. (AFP)