India, July 27 -- Former England skipper Nasser Hussain has asserted that India are still alive in the series despite trailing by 137 runs at the close of Day 4 in the Manchester Test. After England posted a mammoth 669 in the first innings, India lost Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan for ducks without scoring any runs on the scoreboard. Despite losing the two batters early, India managed to bounce back with KL Rahul and Shubman Gill taking the onus on themselves and putting up an unbeaten 174-run stand to keep them alive in the match. Rahul (87 not out) and Shubman (78 not out) showcased determination and composure, keeping England at bay and reviving hopes of a draw in the contest.

Hussain praised the resilience shown by the two Indi...