India, July 28 -- India head coach Gautam Gambhir went against his own philosophy on Sunday to deliver a stirring dressing room speech, saluting Rishabh Pant's courageous effort. Pant, despite battling injury, played a key role in helping India secure a draw in Manchester. The result not only kept the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series alive but also perfectly set up the decider at The Oval, starting Thursday.

During India's first innings in Manchester, Pant had suffered from a fractured toe while batting after being hit by a yorker from Chris Woakes. He was carted off the ground and taken to the hospital for medical scan, after which he was advised six weeks of rest, thus ruling him out of the series right then.

However, on the following...