As the 2025 Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy came to an end with a dramatic 2-2 draw, KL Rahul took a moment to highlight two players who displayed sheer determination - Rishabh Pant and Chris Woakes.
Both cricketers walked out to bat in critical moments for their teams, despite being severely injured. They displayed a level of courage that caught the admiration of fans and players.
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KL Rahul hails injured players as 'warriors' on Instagram
Rahul paid a tribute on Instagram with a picture of the two walking out injured. He called them "Warriors," - a label fitting for the roles they played in one of the most closely fought Test series in recent memory.
Instagram story of KL Rahul for Pant & Woakes. 👏 pic.twitter.com/xI1wLxcaH2
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Rishabh Pant battles toe injury in the IND vs ENG 4th Test
India vice-captain Rishabh Pant suffered a toe fracture during the fourth Test but still returned to the crease after India lost nine wickets. Limping and clearly in pain, Pant added crucial runs before being dismissed for 54 by Jofra Archer.
Despite missing part of the match due to injury, Pant finished the series as one of the top run-scorers: 479 runs in seven innings with two centuries and three fifties.
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Chris Woakes bats with dislocated shoulder in final IND vs ENG Test
England's Chris Woakes dislocated his shoulder while fielding on Day 1 of the final Test at The Oval. With just one wicket left and 17 runs needed for win, the all-rounder bravely came out to bat with his arm in a sling.
He ran between the wickets in clear discomfort - putting team over self in a moment that summed up the spirit of the series.
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The Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy ended in a 2-2 draw. India took the second and fifth Tests while England clinched the first and third. The fourth ended in a draw.