Gill-Rahul stand leads resolute Indian fightback

KL Rahul and Shubman Gill's unbroken 174-run partnership has ensured two wicketless sessions after England's commanding show on the fourth morning of the fourth Test in Manchester. The duo has faced more than 370 deliveries, helping India end the day at 174/2, trailing by 137 runs.

Rahul and Gill have been patient in their approach, with Gill bringing up a fluent half-century and Rahul getting past 50. The pair has found release through the occasional boundary, with Gill playing a series of elegant strokes. Despite the pressure from England's seamers, the Indian batters have shown great composure and resilience.

England had taken a massive 311-run lead and then rattled India with two early strikes, but Rahul and Gill have led a strong fightback. The momentum shifted in India's favor after the morning session, with the visitors taking their partnership past 150.

Brief scores: India 358 & 174/2 (KL Rahul 87*, Shubman Gill 78*; Chris Woakes 2-48) trail England 669 (Joe Root 150, Ben Stokes 141; Ravindra Jadeja 4-143) by 137 runs.