Day 5

London, July 27 – India clawed their way back into contention for a hard-fought draw in the fourth Test as Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja batted with grit and composure on day five. Their unbeaten half-centuries frustrated England and lifted India to 322 for four at tea, giving the visitors a slender 11-run lead.Washington Sundar (58* off 139) and Ravindra Jadeja (53* off 102) shared an unbroken stand that added 99 runs in a wicket-less afternoon session. Their dogged effort not only steadied India’s innings but also dented England’s morale, which had surged after a strong morning spell by Ben…