Hyderabad, July 29 -- Sometimes a draw is as good as a victory. After India hung on grimly to deny success to the English bowlers in the fourth Test at Manchester, the visiting team could hold its head high and walk tall. The odds were heavily in favour of England after it had batted extremely well to pile up a first innings lead of 311 runs. Thereafter, the situation looked difficult for India. But Indian batsmen showed exceptional determination to avoid defeat.

This is what Test cricket is all about. Skill, endurance, and a strong mind are all required to play in this manner. This game will give our team a big boost in confidence and motivation. The players will now realize that they can fight back against the English bowlers on their ...